A federal agency has approved Arkansas' request to use Medicaid funds to pay for short-term stays for adults at psychiatric hospitals, something state officials say will expand low-income Arkansans' ...
The continuing growth in states’ Medicaid programs has placed a severe financial strain on state budgets. In fiscal year 2024, Medicaid was the largest category of total state spending, consuming 29.8 ...
In July 1965, Medicare and Medicaid were signed into law to provide basic health insurance for vulnerable populations. Over the past six decades, these two programs have transformed the US health care ...
CMS Administrator Seema Verma told reporters Nov. 27 the agency will not stop approving Medicaid work requirements despite more than 12,000 Arkansans losing health coverage due to the new rules, ...
The Arkansas Department of Human Services warned Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program enrollees on Wednesday of a potential “delay or disruption” in future benefits if the government shutdown ...
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The potential impact of Medicaid cuts in Arkansas has sparked concern among healthcare professionals and state officials. Dr. Jane Miers expressed her apprehension, stating, "It ...
A federal agency has approved Arkansas' request to use Medicaid funds to pay for short-term stays for adults at psychiatric hospitals, something state officials say will expand poor Arkansans' access ...