New Bill Could Help Veterans Get Medicare and Medicaid Coverage

A new piece of proposed legislation could change the way State Veterans Homes qualify for Medicare and Medicaid funding. It’s ...

Some Medicaid recipients are suddenly losing coverage. Here's why

A North Chicago man who relies on a wheelchair and 24/7 care in a nursing home says he unexpectedly lost his medical coverage. Paul Paoli and his brother Louis have always been close. “He’s my younger ...
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Medicaid can share data with ICE. Here's how that 180-degree change spreads fear

22 states have sued to stop federal health agencies from sharing Medicaid data with the Department of Homeland Security.
The Commonwealth FundOpinion

Biting Into Medicaid: What Happens When States Cut and Expand Medicaid Dental Benefits?

If policymakers want to protect access to dental care while managing Medicaid costs, adult dental benefits should not be ...
American Hospital Association

Medicaid Coverage Supports Rural Patients, Hospitals, and Communities

One in seven Americans live in rural areas and rely on rural hospitals and health systems for the health and well-being of ...
University of Chicago News

For millions of Americans on Medicaid, turning 19 can mean losing health coverage

A new UChicago-led study reveals a sharp spike in disenrollments, leaving young people with complex medical needs especially vulnerable ...