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NewsNew Jersey seeks waiver for huge cut in Medicaid rolls
New Jersey has asked the Obama Administration for a waiver to obtain huge cuts in its Medicaid rolls, reports the Newark Star-Ledger. The proposal, floated by Gov. Chris Christie, would slash the Read more...
Growth in Medicaid strains states
With the economy in the tank, Medicaid rolls are growing rapidly--and states are having a hard time keeping up. In several states, Medicaid populations grew 5 to 10 percent over the last 12 months, Read more...
| Press ReleasesNRF Tells Congress ‘Mini-Med’ Health Insurance Plans Play Important Role Despite Limited CoverageWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The National Retail Federation told a congressional committee today that limited benefit “mini-med” health insurance plans play an important role in making health Read more >> UnitedHealth Group Identifies $366 Billion in Potential Federal and State Savings by Modernizing Medicaid As It Faces UnprNew Report Estimates Each State’s Extra Costs and Numbers of People To Be Covered by Medicaid ExpansionShows How States Can Improve Access to Care for Underserved Communities, Help Offset Budget Read more >> |
