Maine governor ignores voters’ ballots and will not expand Medicaid
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 25, 2018
Six months after Maine voters opted to expand the state Medicaid program through a ballot initiative, Gov. Paul LePage (R) is refusing to enact more coverage.
Three Republican states considering Medicaid expansion as ballot decision
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 19, 2018
Organizers in Utah this week submitted enough signatures to get a Medicaid expansion question on the state’s November ballot.
White House report shows benefits of Medicaid expansion
By
Jun 08, 2015
States that pass on expanding Medicaid could be missing out on billions of dollars in federal money and additional health-related benefits, according to a new report from the White House.
States ready for Medicaid managed care expansion, but long-term care remains a worry, report says
By
McKnight's Staff
May 30, 2013
Stakeholders in Medicaid managed care programs feel prepared for the enrollment surge that will follow the full implementation of the Affordable Care Act, but there are ongoing concerns related to long-term...
Governors divided on Medicaid expansion, creating uncertain fiscal forecast for long-term care operators
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 18, 2013
There are likely to be notable gaps in Medicaid coverage through the nation when major parts of the Affordable Care Act go into effect on the first day of 2014, according to a New England Journal of Medicine...
U.S. health chief says government will not fund partial Medicaid expansions
By
McKnight's Staff
Dec 11, 2012
Answering the question on the minds of many state policymakers, the Obama administration said Monday it will not provide full federal funding for states that go only part of the way on expanding Medicaid.
One way or another, Medicaid spending set to rise by billions, report says
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 28, 2012
Despite state-by-state variation, Medicaid spending is expecting to increase by billions of dollars through 2022, according to a study from the Kaiser Commission of Medicaid and the Uninsured.
Increase in dual eligibles under ACA presents opportunity for Medicaid-focused health plans, expert says
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 05, 2012
The Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion incentives are too attractive for Republican governors to turn down indefinitely, predicted one health policy consultant this week.
Presidential election, Medicaid expansion crucial to future of nursing home funding
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 26, 2012
If President Obama is re-elected in November, governors who have resisted implementing the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion will likely change their tune, a former government official speculated...
CMS still working on terms of flexibility within Medicaid expansion
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 16, 2012
Government officials are reportedly undecided as to whether states can implement partial Medicaid expansions, according to reports.