California And Federal Officials Reach Deal On Medicaid Reforms
A "conceptual agreement" worth $6.2 billion comes as a relief to California public hospitals, just as an earlier Medicaid agreement was set to expire.
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California and Federal Government Locked In Debate Over Billions In Medicaid Funding
Delays in reaching an agreement on $7.25 billion in Medicaid funding for reforms in California has public hospitals and other providers worried.
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Survey: Low-Income Elderly Reject Calif. Managed Care Experiment For Fear Of Change
About 47 percent opt out of California鈥檚 鈥渄ual eligibles鈥 program serving Medicare and Medicaid patients, in part because they fear losing their doctors, a survey finds. But once enrolled in the pilot program, most stay.
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For Former Foster Kids, Moving Out Of State Can Mean Losing Medicaid
Youths who have aged out of the foster care system can lose their Medicaid eligibility when they move to another state. Advocates and some members of Congress want to fix that.
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Newly Insured Treasure Medicaid, But Growing Pains Felt
People newly covered by the Affordable Care Act鈥檚 Medicaid expansion appreciate their insurance. But seeing specialists is still a hurdle for many.
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California Passes Bill Delaying Transfer Of Fragile Kids Into Managed Care
Opponents of a state plan to move tens of thousands of seriously ill or disabled children into Medicaid managed care plans applaud the move to postpone the transfer.