Tag: Federal Funding

Wyoming’s Bear Care Program: Transforming Rural Health Insurance

Discover how Wyoming's Bear Care program enhances rural healthcare accessibility with $205 million funding for catastrophic insurance coverage.

Connecticut Plans $5.2M Emergency Funding for Homelessness Amid Federal Cuts

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont proposes $5.2 million from Emergency State Response Reserve to support homelessness prevention amid federal HUD funding pause, also addressing health insurance tax credit losses in the state.

Federal Review Flags Illegal CDL Issuance in New York, Threatens Funding Cut

Federal audit finds New York issued over half of foreign commercial driver's licenses illegally, risking safety and funding. DOT threatens to withhold millions unless compliance improves.

NAIC Prepares for FEMA Reform Amid NFIP Funding Challenges

NAIC anticipates FEMA reforms to enhance disaster aid and resolve National Flood Insurance Program funding issues, impacting federal disaster funding and insurance regulation.

Santa Barbara Faces Coverage Loss for Thousands Amid Federal Immigration and Medicaid Policy Changes

Santa Barbara County risks losing medical coverage for over 40,000 residents due to new federal immigration documentation requirements and changes in Medicaid policies, impacting public health clinics and insurance eligibility.

California Addresses Risks to Healthcare Facilities Amid Federal Policy Shifts

California warns of 28 hospitals and 15 nursing homes at closure risk due to federal healthcare funding changes. Attorney General challenges policies impacting Affordable Care Act and vaccine access.

Minnesota Highlights Medicaid Changes Impacting $1.1B Funding Cut

Minnesota Medicaid faces $1.1 billion funding cuts under HR1 law, risking coverage loss for 140,000 enrollees and significant state budget impacts.

Western North Carolina Faces Financial and Healthcare Challenges Post-Helene Storm

Post-Helene storm, Western North Carolina confronts significant healthcare, funding, and economic challenges due to federal Medicaid cuts, SNAP reductions, and rising insurance costs.

Medicaid Work Requirements and Funding Priorities Shape Coverage and Policy

Explore how Medicaid work requirements and federal funding incentives influence coverage priorities and policy reforms, with implications for vulnerable populations and state programs.

CMS Increases Oversight to Prevent Improper Medicaid Spending on Noncitizens

CMS ramps up oversight to stop misuse of Medicaid funds for noncitizen coverage, enforcing federal eligibility rules and recouping improper spending.