Texas WIC Card Offers Families Instant Control Over Benefits

Texas WIC Card Offers Families Instant Control Over Benefits

Texas Launches New Electronic Benefits Transfer Cards for WIC More than 420,500 Texans have begun utilizing the new Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards as of July, reflecting a significant advancement in how families access important nutrition benefits. This transition is part of a comprehensive $64 … Read more

New legislation mandates MDHHS to disclose SNAP data to federal authorities.

New legislation mandates MDHHS to disclose SNAP data to federal authorities.

New Bill Aims to Address SNAP Fraud in Michigan State Senator Jim Runestad has introduced Senate Bill 1088, which mandates that the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) share information regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with federal authorities. The goal is to cut down on fraud and ensure that benefits reach … Read more

Texas Paid $5.5 Million in Ineligible Medicaid Funds for Deceased Individuals

Texas Paid $5.5 Million in Ineligible Medicaid Funds for Deceased Individuals

$1.77 million in payments has not been identified or recovered According to a recent audit by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) paid managed-care organizations a staggering $5,521,704 in Medicaid capitation payments after beneficiaries had passed away. This significant oversight raises red … Read more

Georgia Department of Human Services Unveils 2027 Fiscal Year Budget Overview

Georgia Department of Human Services Unveils 2027 Fiscal Year Budget Overview

Governor Kemp’s Proposed Budget Impacts Georgia’s Benefits System Governor Kemp has proposed a significant budget increase for the Department of Human Services (DHS) that suggests notable changes for benefit recipients in Georgia. The Amended Fiscal Year (AFY) 2026 budget includes $1.13 billion for DHS, with a further $1.12 billion proposed for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. … Read more

New Texas Medicaid Managed Care Laws Enhance Protections for Kids and Families

New Texas Medicaid Managed Care Laws Enhance Protections for Kids and Families

Texas Medicaid Managed Care Reforms: What You Need to Know In response to significant public concerns about Medicaid managed care in Texas, legislative reforms passed in 2019 represent crucial steps forward for benefit recipients, particularly for children, pregnant women, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. These reforms address many shortcomings in the existing system by implementing … Read more

Georgia to Require Travel Health Insurance for All International Visitors in 2026

Georgia to Require Travel Health Insurance for All International Visitors in 2026

Georgia Enforces Mandatory Travel Health Insurance for All International Visitors in 2026 International travellers planning to visit Georgia must now secure travel health and accident insurance as a requirement under the Law of Georgia “On Tourism.” This policy is significant for Georgia residents, especially those who rely on public benefit systems, as it mitigates potential … Read more

Texas Declines Medicaid Expansion, Hurting Community Health Centers and Uninsured Individuals

Texas Declines Medicaid Expansion, Hurting Community Health Centers and Uninsured Individuals

Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Community Health Centers in Texas Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in Texas provide essential health services to uninsured and under-insured populations, yet their operations are significantly hindered by the state’s lack of Medicaid expansion. As a consequence, nearly 800,000 Texans currently find themselves without adequate healthcare options, according to the … Read more