AZ could add Medicaid work requirements, lifetime limits. Weigh in at forums
Critics of adding work requirements and other limits on Medicaid say it could harm vulnerable people, including those with jobs.
Traditional healing clears hurdle toward becoming an Arizona Medicaid benefit
Arizona may soon begin covering traditional Indigenous healing services such as sweat lodges through its Medicaid program.
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Sober living crisis compounds homelessness issues in AZ
Two major issues in Arizona have become intertwined since the state’s Medicaid agency cracked down on fraudulent behavioral health facilities in 2023. Some critics say the suspension of hundreds of providers was an over-correction after Arizona lost more than $2 billion in estimated fraud.
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AHCCCS seeks public comments on plan for Medicaid work requirements
Arizona’s Medicaid program could soon require some adults to report at least 80 hours per month of work or community engagement in order to be eligible for health coverage. The agency is seeking public feedback on the plan.
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Sober living crisis: Displaced people remain homeless after AHCCCS scandal
Two major issues in Arizona have become intertwined since the state’s Medicaid agency cracked down on fraudulent behavioral health facilities in 2023. Some critics say the suspension of hundreds of providers was an over-correction after Arizona lost more than $2 billion in estimated fraud.
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Arizona could implement work requirements for Medicaid recipients
Also includes coverage from Medical Assistance, government-assistance for low-income or disability and those with dual coverage; Map: Jacque Schrag/Axios Major changes at both the state and federal levels may be coming to Medicaid,
Republicans’ plans for Medicaid have a political problem
GOP lawmakers expected to vote soon on slashing the insurance program for low-income people represent tens of millions reliant on it.
Rep. Juan Ciscomani signals doubt about GOP's proposed Medicaid spending cuts
Ariz., signed a letter that includes a warning about potential harms from proposed Republican Medicaid spending cuts.
AZ could add Medicaid work requirements, lifetime limits. Weigh in at forums
Critics of adding work requirements and other limits on Medicaid say it could harm vulnerable people, including those with jobs.
Traditional healing clears hurdle toward becoming an Arizona Medicaid benefit
Arizona may soon begin covering traditional Indigenous healing services such as sweat lodges through its Medicaid program.
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Congress needs to tell us how many people will die when it kills Medicaid | Opinion
If Congress cuts Medicaid, vulnerable patients will lose health care. Which means some will die. We need to know how many.
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AZ could add Medicaid work requirements, lifetime limits. Weigh in at forums
Arizona's Medicaid agency is considering work requirements and lifetime enrollment limits for certain adults. The proposal, mandated by a 2015 state law, aims to incentivize financial independence ...