Medicaid
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 […]
The Biden administration plans to require Medicare and Medicaid to offer coverage of weight loss medications for people seeking obesity treatment. The new rule, which was proposed by the administration Tuesday, would dramatically expand access to anti-obesity medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, from Novo Nordisk, and Mounjaro and Zepbound, from Eli Lilly. Medicare has […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has launched the New York Experience (NYX) initiative, a statewide strategy aimed at modernizing and streamlining public services. The initiative focuses on making government interactions more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly for New Yorkers. Key goals of NYX include reducing bureaucratic red tape, expanding online services, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Immediate reforms target […]
President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming term is expected to significantly reshape U.S. health care policies. Key changes may include the scaling back of public health insurance programs, which could lead to a higher uninsured rate and new restrictions on abortion access, including possible limitations on mailing abortion medications. Trump’s administration may impose work requirements for Medicaid, […]
A Rochester family is actively opposing planned changes to New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), which allows individuals with disabilities and the elderly to choose their caregivers, including family members. Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration defends the changes, stating they are necessary to make the program sustainable and efficient. The reforms include reducing the […]
New York State Medicaid now covers doula services for eligible pregnant, birthing, and postpartum individuals, aiming to improve maternal health outcomes. Doulas offer crucial support by advocating for clients, assisting with pain management, and reducing the need for C-sections, thereby enhancing the overall birthing experience for both mother and baby. Dr. Elizabeth Bostock of Rochester […]
One of the leading psychiatrists in Arkansas is in hot water after being investigated for a huge medicaid scam. The state and feds are investigating Dr. Brian Hyatt after being accused of holding patients against their will for weeks and also walking around Facility hallways with no patients. . Medicaid paid the Doctor over $800,000 […]
Effective January 1, 2023, If your monthly income is less than $1563.00 you qualify for full Medicaid – no more Spendown. If you are a Medicare beneficiary, and your monthly income is less than $2107, then you qualify for the Medicare Savings Program (MSP). Here are the benefits: 1. The government will pay your Medicare Part B Premium of $164.90 each month. […]
Three legislative packages are being proposed in Albany for mental health treatment. One would expand who can diagnose patients and connect them to further treatment. Those permissions would include licensed mental health counselors, if the bill is passed. Another would allow practitioners to bill Medicaid directly for services. The third would allow insurers to cover counseling outside […]
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