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- 1140,000 Missourians Face Losing Medicaid Under New Rule●140,000 Missourians are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage under a new rule. One enrollee is suing
A new rule in Missouri puts roughly 140,000 Medicaid enrollees at risk of losing their health coverage, and one beneficiary has filed a lawsuit challenging the change. The suit is drawing attention to how the state is administering eligibility requirements and the potential scale of coverage losses for low-income residents.
- 2Colorado weighs cuts to addiction recovery coaches amid Medicaid surge●Colorado targets cuts to addiction recovery coaches as Medicaid spending jumps 286%
Colorado officials are considering reducing funding for addiction recovery coaches as state Medicaid spending on these services has jumped 286%. The peer coaches, who help people stay engaged in substance-use treatment, have grown into a significant Medicaid cost line, prompting state budget writers to look for savings. Advocates warn that scaling back the program could disrupt care for people in recovery, while state leaders argue costs have grown faster than expected and need tighter oversight. No final decision has been made on the size of any cuts.
- 3Medicaid changes to drop hundreds of Northeast Ohio immigrants▼First wave of Medicaid changes will drop hundreds of Northeast Ohio immigrants
Hundreds of immigrants in Northeast Ohio are set to lose Medicaid coverage under the first wave of new policy changes, according to local public media reporting. The drop in coverage affects people in the region who will no longer qualify under updated rules, raising concerns about access to healthcare for immigrant communities in Ohio.
- 4Syrian refugee family in Chicago fears Medicaid cutoff▼For Syrian refugee with genetic disorder in suburban Chicago, looming Medicaid cutoff has his parents worried
A Syrian refugee family living in suburban Chicago says their son, who has a genetic disorder, could lose his Medicaid coverage, leaving his parents worried about how they will pay for his ongoing medical care. The case highlights how changes or lapses in Medicaid eligibility are affecting refugee families who depend on the program for specialized treatment.