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Tag: State Budget

Pennsylvania Home Health Agencies Warn of Crisis Amid Aging Population, Staffing Shortages

Pennsylvania’s home health care agencies face staffing shortages and low Medicaid reimbursement rates amid a rising elderly population, prompting calls for increased state funding to sustain vital in-home services.

Colorado Medicaid Expansion Spurs Budget Strains Amid Upcoming Federal Cuts

Colorado's Medicaid program growth pressures its state budget, with rising costs and upcoming federal funding cuts from the Big Beautiful Bill Act creating fiscal challenges.

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.

Federal Medicaid Cuts to Impact 140,000 Minnesotans Starting 2027

New federal Medicaid funding cuts set to remove coverage from 140,000 Minnesotans by 2027, escalating state healthcare costs and administrative challenges.

Colorado Prepares for Special Session to Address Federal Budget Impact on Medicaid and ACA

Colorado's General Assembly schedules a special session to tackle significant impacts of the new federal budget bill on state Medicaid funding, ACA subsidies, and SNAP program changes. The session addresses substantial Medicaid cuts, provider tax caps, and eligibility restrictions affecting Colorado’s healthcare landscape.

Rhode Island Faces Medicaid, SNAP, and Education Cuts Amid Federal Tax Policy Changes

Federal legislation extending tax breaks for the wealthy leads to significant Medicaid, SNAP, and education funding cuts in Rhode Island, prompting calls for state-level tax reforms and strategic responses.

Florida Retracts $2.1 Billion from Insurer Reinsurance Support Amid Lower Claims

Florida withdraws $2.1 billion from insurer reinsurance support programs following lower-than-expected hurricane claims, reflecting changes in the state's property insurance market and reinsurance strategies.

Louisiana 2025 Budget and Insurance Reforms Address Homeowners and Auto Challenges

Louisiana's 2025 legislative session concluded with key budget approvals and insurance reforms including tax credits for fortified roofs, auto insurance penalties, and measures affecting homeowners and commercial vehicle insurance.

North Carolina House Approves Health and Medicaid Budget with Service Cuts and Subsidy Increases

North Carolina’s House budget plan for fiscal years 2026-2027 includes Medicaid funding changes, child care subsidy increases, mental health service cuts, and controversy over funding for the UNC-Duke children’s hospital. Key stakeholders weigh in on implications.

New Jersey Allocates $625M from Horizon BCBS Conversion to Budget Surplus

New Jersey uses $625 million from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield's corporate conversion to enhance its budget surplus, illustrating the financial impact of insurer regulatory settlements.