Medicaid unwinding: At least 1.3M enrollees lose coverage
At least 1.34 million Medicaid enrollees have been disenrolled as of June 20, based on the most current data from 22 states, KFF reports.
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North Carolina places Friday Health Plans in receivership
North Carolina became the latest state to put Friday Health Plans in receivership and coverage for policyholders in that state will end Aug. 31.
Friday Health Plans to wind down operations by the end of 2023
During its eight years in operation, Friday Health Plans grew quickly and now has fallen just as fast.
Colorado’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board will spend the summer beginning the process of determining which prescription drugs will be made affordable for its states residents by capping the prices on those drugs.
Preventive care coverage still in question as appeals court pauses decision
Some employers said they are unsure whether they will cover preventive care in their workplace health plans as a federal appeals court temporarily paused a decision impacting coverage of certain kinds of preventive care.
Using Medicaid Managed Care Organizations to assist with The Great Unwinding
States are finding innovative ways to partner with and leverage their Managed Care Organizations to ensure that their Medicaid redetermination processes are as effective as possible.
How states are using communications campaigns in Medicaid unwinding
Some states are getting creative in communicating the Medicaid unwinding to those who are affected by it, according to an AHIP issue brief.
Americans will be able to set aside more money in health savings accounts than ever before as the IRS announced its largest increase in the maximum HSA contributions for 2024.
State Medicaid agencies strengthen their workforces as the unwinding begins
As the Medicaid redetermination process starts, state Medicaid agencies are taking steps to increase their capabilities as their workforces face an increased workload.
Colorado takes aim at health care sharing plans
The Colorado Department of Insurance released its first report on health sharing plans and consumer complaints.
How states are tracking Medicaid data as unwinding begins
States are tracking and monitoring data to help speed and complete the Medicaid redetermination process.
Rochelle Walensky, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced she will resign on June 30, saying the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic was a good time to make a transition.
WHO ends COVID-19 global health emergency: What to expect next
The COVID-19 public health emergency in the U.S. is scheduled to end May 11, but the World Health Organization jumped in today to declare that COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency.
Washington insurance commissioner Kreidler won’t seek re-election
Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler, having rejected calls to resign last year over racist remarks and his leadership style, announced Monday he will not seek re-election.
The unwinding of the Medicaid continuous enrollment provision will play out differently across the states based on policy choices states have made and variation in their administrative infrastructures. Meanwhile, some health insurers are taking steps to help people remain in coverage.
Health insurers say free preventive care will continue while lawsuit is appealed
Several groups representing health insurers told Congress that insurers will continue to offer free preventive services while a lawsuit challenging the Affordable Care Act’s requirement continues its way through the court system.
National health emergency declared over, ending use of some federal waivers
But the public health emergency remains in effect until May 11.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services finalized a rule to strengthen Medicare, increase access to affordable prescription drugs and crack down on deceptive marketing.
Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready announced today that he has placed Friday Health Plans of Oklahoma under supervision of the Oklahoma Insurance Department.
COVID-19 public health emergency to end May 11
The Biden administration informed Congress it will end the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies May 11.
