Medicaid
Congressman Joe Morelle met with seniors at Valley Manor to discuss threats to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. He warned that a proposed budget bill could cut food aid for 3 million Americans, end health coverage for 15 million, and force over 500 nursing homes to close. Morelle stressed the critical role these programs play […]
Candace Taylor, 35, of Slidell, Louisiana, has been arrested and charged with Medicaid fraud after authorities say she falsely claimed low income to obtain government healthcare benefits while secretly running a multi-million-dollar business empire. Dubbed the “Medicaid millionaire” by the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, Taylor allegedly manipulated income reports and used an alias—“Candace Sailor”—in her […]
Despite facing exclusion from the federal Medicaid program, Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY) has opened a new clinic at Westfall Park Medical Center in Brighton. The expansion comes at a time when the organization continues to serve Medicaid patients at no cost, thanks to state support and internal policies. At the […]
Senate Republicans passed Trump’s tax and spending bill 51-50, with VP JD Vance breaking the tie. The bill extends 2017 tax cuts and cuts Medicaid, SNAP, and clean energy funding. It now faces tough opposition in the House. Senate Republicans pass Trump tax bill with Medicaid, SNAP cuts : NPR
The Rochester City School District risks losing over $2 million in Medicaid reimbursements due to missing paperwork. About 1,000 parental consent forms and 1,600 client ID numbers are either incomplete or inconsistent, delaying funding for services tied to students’ IEPs. Officials are working to fix the issues, while board members stress the need to simplify […]
Dr. Joel Durinka of Orchard Park, NY, has been charged with health care fraud as part of a $14.6 billion nationwide takedown involving over 320 individuals. Accused of billing Medicare for $29.6 million in unnecessary brace orders and $5.6 million in fraudulent telehealth visits, Durinka also allegedly fabricated medical records. He faces charges of conspiracy […]
The House narrowly passed a major tax bill that extends 2017 tax cuts, cuts green energy incentives, and introduces Medicaid work requirements. It also raises the debt ceiling by $4 trillion. Supporters claim it streamlines the tax code and promotes responsibility. Critics argue it favors the wealthy while endangering the budget and social safety nets. […]
A proposed $880 billion cut to Medicaid—the largest in U.S. history—could severely impact addiction treatment in Monroe and Wayne counties, where nearly 70% of patients rely on Medicaid. Officials warn the cuts could affect 300,000 residents, trigger hospital closures, job losses, and reverse progress in combating the opioid crisis. Advocates like Kelsey and Alexandria credit […]
A new federal law, effective January 1, 2025, aims to provide Medicaid and CHIP coverage for young people leaving incarceration, ensuring they receive medical and mental health services as they re-enter society. The law applies to youth up to age 21, and former foster youth up to age 26, offering 30 days of medical and […]
President Trump temporarily paused federal grants and loans, which impacted early childhood education centers and states dependent on these funds. On Tuesday, staff across the country found themselves locked out of Medicaid and Head Start payment websites, creating chaos around payroll and vendor payments. While the White House later stated that funding for these programs […]
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