Nebraska says Medicaid work mandate is ready. Those affected aren’t so optimistic

On May 1, the state will become the first to require people on the government health program to fulfill a work requirement or ...

RFK Jr. draws backlash for ripping Medicaid programs that pay people to care for relatives

Advocates for disabled people and caregivers said they were insulted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s allegations ...
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What does Medicaid long-term care for seniors cover?

Medicaid long-term care is a set of Medicaid programs that help eligible older adults pay for ongoing medical and personal ...
McKnight's Senior Living

Potential national implications loom as judge sends New Hampshire Medicaid HCBS case to trial

The outcome of a state disability rights case could have implications for how states administer Medicaid home- and ...

States face another challenge with Medicaid work rules: staffing shortages

Katie Crouch says calling her state’s Medicaid agency to get information about her benefits can feel like a series of dead ...

As Michigan preps for new Medicaid requirements, leaders and advocates push for dedicated funding

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will have to meet new federal mandates for Medicaid, including work ...
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PACE program at Harbor Health helps seniors ‘age in place’ at home

Thanks to Harbor Health’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) on Morton Street, she can plan on staying put.
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Assisted living provider groups back new HCBS quality measures, with caveats

Assisted living industry advocates say they support the goals of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in its newly ...

Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund

A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the ...

For some rural Pa. seniors, LIFE means support. Others still wait.

The Living Independence for the Elderly had 8,446 unique participants as of summer 2025, but growth in recent years has been ...
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State-funded senior programs in Pa. see opportunity in federal rural health dollars

Pennsylvanians over the age of 55 and adults with disabilities in need of specialized care can get transportation services ...

Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity

Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, ...