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

Understanding the Reality of Charging Medicaid Patients

Understanding the Reality of Charging Medicaid Patients

Audiologists and Hearing Specialists: Understanding Medicaid Regulations in Michigan Audiologists and hearing instrument specialists in Michigan must be aware of the regulations surrounding the provision of services and items to patients with Medicaid coverage. With over 21% of the U.S. population enrolled in Medicaid, including a significant proportion of children and youth, the implications of … Read more

Michigan Report: Millions Wasted on Medicaid for Deceased Enrollees

Michigan Report: Millions Wasted on Medicaid for Deceased Enrollees

Michigan Medicaid Waste: $39.9 Million in Payments to Deceased Enrollees Recent findings from the Foundation for Government Accountability reveal that Michigan made $39.9 million in Medicaid payments to deceased enrollees over a two-year span from 2014 to 2016. This case is part of a broader report titled “Welfare Walking Dead,” which examined improper payments across … Read more