Medicaid rolls drop in June
Illinois’ Medicaid managed care rolls dropped slightly in June, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Audit finds challenges continue with Medicaid eligibility determinations for long-term care
Challenges remain to improve the timeliness of Medicaid eligibility determinations for long-term care applicants, according to a recent state audit.
KFF: Illinois could lose $46 billion in federal Medicaid dollars due to reconciliation law
Illinois could lose $46 billion in federal Medicaid funding over the next 10 years due to President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law, according to an analysis released this week by KFF.
Illinois accepted into new access model for cell and gene therapy
Illinois was accepted this week into a new access model focused on helping Medicaid patients access expensive sickle cell disease treatment.
Medicaid rolls see slight increase in April
Illinois’ Medicaid managed care rolls rose roughly 0.1 percent in April, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Dentists seek greater Medicaid reimbursement for pediatric care
Illinois dentists are asking lawmakers to increase the Medicaid dental reimbursement rates they receive for pediatric care.
Cunningham to retire as Medicaid administrator
Illinois Medicaid Administrator Kelly Cunningham said Friday she intends to retire at the end of June.
Another Scam Targets Wyoming Medicaid Clients – Wyoming Department of Health
Another Scam Targets Wyoming Medicaid Clients February 16, 2024 After hearing of another attempted scam targeted at Wyoming Medicaid clients, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents to be cautious with unexpected callers. “As an example, a client reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be from a department program that doesn’t […]
Another Scam Targets Wyoming Medicaid Clients – Wyoming Department of Health
Another Scam Targets Wyoming Medicaid Clients February 16, 2024 After hearing of another attempted scam targeted at Wyoming Medicaid clients, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents to be cautious with unexpected callers. “As an example, a client reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be from a department program that doesn’t […]
Q&A: Talking Prior Authorization With Rep. Suzan DelBene
Although the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule on prior authorization, there is more that can be done to ease clinician burdens in this area, according to Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.). DelBene sponsored the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, which would, among other provisions, require affected plans to […]