Head For New NC Medicaid Agency Named
Medicaid in North Carolina has its first key leader. The new Medicaid agency will implement a new spending and treatment model for the health benefit.
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In Colorado, More People Are Insured But Cost Remains An Issue
Colorado has cut the number of people without health insurance in half, with 20 percent of state residents now on Medicaid. but out-of-pocket medical expenses can still be hard for families to afford.
States That Declined To Expand Medicaid Face Higher Costs
The 22 states that didn't ease Medicaid eligibility under Obamacare cover a much smaller percentage of their low-income residents than other states do and have seen their costs rise more.
California Counties Add Health Care For Immigrant Adults
Local governments say the move to cover preventive health care for people who are in the country illegally will save money overall by reducing the high cost of emergency room visits.
Five Questions About The North Carolina Medicaid Bill
This week, the general assembly passed a bill that would make some major changes to the state's Medicaid program.
Obamacare Enrollment Triggers Drop In The Uninsured Rate
The sizable jump in Americans with insurance, due in large part to the implementation of the federal health law, is unprecedented since the creation of Medicare and Medicaid 50 years ago.
Spreading The Word: Obamacare Is For Native Americans, Too
Many Native Americans rely entirely on free care from the financially strapped Indian Health Service. Advocates say signing up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act can broaden their choices.
Morning Headlines: Thursday, August 20, 2015
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Negotiations Next Step For NC Medicaid, Incentives Bills
Patients In Iowa Worry About Private Management Of Medicaid
The way one fifth of Iowa's residents get health care is about to change. The governor is putting Medicaid in the hands of private insurance companies, and 11 firms are vying for that business.
NC Medicaid Ends Year In The Black
There's some good financial news from North Carolina's Medicaid division. The agency say it's ending with a positive cash balance for the second fiscal year in a row.