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State of the States: Winter 2023

Coverage losses during Medicaid “unwinding” continue to exceed worst fears  More than 12.5 million Americans have lost Medicaid coverage nationwide during the “unwinding” of the COVID-era continuous coverage requirements, according to the most recent data released by KFF.    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) allowed state Medicaid

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State of the States: Fall 2023

North Carolina breaks budget impasse over Medicaid expansion Republican lawmakers in North Carolina finally agreed on a two-year budget bill in September, breaking the six-month impasse that prevented the state’s Medicaid expansion from going into effect as scheduled on July 1. Up to 600,000 residents are expected to gain Medicaid once

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State of the States: Summer 2023

Three more states act to protect consumers from harmful copay accumulators Legislation ensuring health plan consumers have access to the lifeline that third-party copay assistance provides was signed this quarter by governors in Colorado (S.B. 195), New Mexico (S.B. 51), and Texas (H.B. 999), along with the mayor of the

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State of the States: Spring 2023

States can resume Medicaid terminations in April, but most are holding back  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has notified state Medicaid programs that the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) will formally end on May 11, 2023.  The PHE has been continuously renewed in 90-day increments since

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Scholarship Recipient: Michael Potanin

2023 HFA Educational Scholarship Johns Hopkins University, Maryland I am honored to have been chosen as a recipient of the HFA Educational Scholarship. This recognition provides immense support to me

Scholarship Recipient: Porus Pavri

2023 HFA Educational Scholarship Rutgers University, New Jersey As an individual with hemophilia, my journey has been shaped by both challenges and determination. These experiences have propelled me towards pursuing

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Dear Addy: The Marketplace

Dear Addy,  I am looking at health insurance options for 2024 and keep seeing terms like “marketplace” and “open enrollment.” What does this mean? What

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Dear Addy: SSI Eligibility

Dear Addy, I receive disability benefits under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program and, through SSI, qualify for Medicaid. I am concerned about hidden pitfalls

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Over the Rainbow

“3, 2, 1,” counting down, I held my breath and flipped the test over. There they were – two pink lines staring up at me.

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A Breakfast with Love

On a typical day, mornings include waking up, getting out of bed, drinking coffee, taking a bath and starting your daily routine. The kids are

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504 Plans

Hello, my name is Lupe Torres! I would like to start by thanking everyone for the opportunity to let me share my experience with the

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Speaking from the Heart

In my family, we have always been very open about issues related to hemophilia. I already knew from a very young age that being the

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