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Top 5 Things to Know about Women and Medicaid Ahead of the Election
While the implications of the election on the future of abortion access have received extensive attention, the stakes are also high for the future directions of Medicaid, a program that seven in ten women have a connection to. Changes related to Medicaid could have major consequences for health coverage of women with low incomes as well as pregnancy, postpartum and other reproductive health care for women. Here are the top five things to know about women and Medicaid ahead of the election.
Long-Term Care
What is Medicaid Estate Recovery
There is wide variation in Medicaid estate recovery practices across states. Criticisms of this policy have led to federal proposals to modify or reduce it.Who Uses Medicaid LTSS?
Nearly 6 million people receive Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS) for assistance with activities of daily living. Over half of these enrollees are under 65.What Staffing Requirements Mean for Nursing Facilities
In 45 states, fewer than half of nursing facilities currently meet all three staffing minimums in the final federal rule released in April.America’s Long-Term Care Crisis
From KFF Health News and The New York Times, Dying Broke is a jointly reported series examining families’ long-term care challenges.Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports
Long-term services and supports (LTSS) are expensive and not generally covered by Medicare or health insurance. Medicaid paid for more than half of U.S. LTSS costs in 2022.
The Essentials
Health Policy 101: Medicaid
KFF’s new primer on U.S. health policy examines how major public programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA are structured, funded, operated, and more.10 Things: Medicaid Managed Care
Comprehensive managed care is the most common way states deliver Medicaid services to enrollees, and new federal rules strengthen standards for managed care access.Medicaid Financing: The Basics
Medicaid represents $1 out of $6 spent on health care in the U.S. and is the major source of financing for state health coverage and long-term services and supports for low-income residents.
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Medicaid Section 1115 Waivers, by State
Our Medicaid waiver tracker provides the latest on pending and approved Section 1115 waivers, which make broad changes to eligibility, benefits, provider payments, and other rules. Medicaid State Fact Sheets
Medicaid is a major source of funding for hospitals and community health centers. States operate their programs within federal standards and a range of state options.
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