A pause on federal funding by the Trump administration caused confusion but South Carolina Medicaid, after an initial delay, was ultimately unaffected by it.
Lawmakers at the State House are exploring solutions to South Carolina’s doctor shortage, including funding residency programs and addressing rural care gaps.
The governor's request for reinstatement is centered around restoring the New Coverage for Parents and Community Engagement components of the Palmetto Pathways to Independence section 1115 waiver that was approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in December 2019.
Introducing work requirements for Medicaid recipients is something the GOP has suggested will be brought into action.
Dan Tsai discusses how he ran Medicaid under Biden, and his fears for how Republicans might try to change the program.
Gov. Henry McMaster asked federal officials Tuesday to quickly approve his request that would expand Medicaid eligibility for poor parents who are working or going to school. If the Trump administration agrees,
"If CMS reduces it below 90%, I will be the first to push to eliminate, as that was not the deal we made," said Rep. Donny Lambeth of Forsyth County.
Trump's recent bans on federal funding for medical transition has raised concerns about the future of trans healthcare. WHQR’s Nikolai Mather spoke with Molly Rivera from Planned Parenthood South Atlantic about how the executive orders will impact North Carolina.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘s bid to be the nation’s top health official is uncertain after a key Republican joined Democrats to raise concerns over the nominee's skepticism of childhood vaccinations.
State Medicaid and Affordable Care Act programs have long struggled to connect with lower-income Americans to help them access care. Now some are trying an alternative approach.
The state Supreme Court's ruling against the Education Trust Fund shut the door on families who used it to give their children unique education access
Remember, Medicaid enforces these rules to prevent individuals from depleting their assets just before applying for benefits, so proper planning well in advance is essential for securing needed care.