Medicaid: Texas, N.J. Move Toward Major ChangesProposed changes in Medicaid operations in Texas, New Jersey and Arizona are expected to trim the number of enrollees in those programs.Kaiser Health News
In a statement to the Tribune, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services made clear that as long as states work within “broad federal parameters,” they have autonomy to make decisions about their programs. School district officials say Texas has resorted to overcorrecting problems identified ...
The economic impact of addiction in Texas is undisputable. A 2023 report from The Perryman Group of Waco revealed that the use of fentanyl and other opioids alone cost Texas $50.1 billion in economic output and $84.6 billion in pain and suff...
This Medicaid program in Texas exceeded the KPIs that were set to define success. The results show a strong interest in the virtual care program with high engagement among the target population. This is a clear indication of the program’s success, and of the impact it will have on advancing...
So indispensable have they become to AIDS practitioners that the Medicaid programs of 44 states cover both tests, and a 45th, Vermont, covers one. Texas is among the five states that don't cover either test; the others are Florida, Mississippi, New Jersey and Hawaii. Drug-resistance tests...
TexasIntegrated careMedicaid-enrolled adults with serious mental illness may be dually-enrolled in Medicare, and may receive health care services from other state and local programs. To understand cross-program costs of care, we linked 2012 payment data across Medicaid, Medicare, state, and local ...
It is unclear when the proposal would take effect in state Medicaid programs. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid officials said they are invitingpublic commenton when states should be required to cover the costly medications."States are also feeling substantial state budget pressure and we are doing...
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Welcome Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) Medicaid Providers BCBSTX is pleased to offer health plans for individuals who qualify for Medicaid (STAR, STAR Kids) and CHIP programs. BCBSTX has been around for over 90 years and is the largest provider of health benefits in the state...
TexasTexas now offers a statewide, comprehensive Medicaid managed care program called theSTAR Plus Waiver. It helps elderly individuals remain living outside of nursing homes and helps families with caregiving activities. There is also theCommunity First Choice Program. Finally, there exists another Medi...