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Medicaid 'Unwinding' Decried As Biased Against People With Disabilities

People with disabilities say they are abruptly losing their Medicaid home health benefits and are being advised incorrectly when they call s

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Arkansas Removes Over 70,000 Medicaid Beneficiaries Post-Pandemic Following the conclusion of the pandemic health emergency, Arkansas has commenced disenrollment procedures, leading to the removal of more than 70,000 Medicaid beneficiaries from the state’s rolls. This significant development has raised questions about the reasons behind these disenrollments and what beneficiaries can do if they believe their case was closed in error. Medicaid Disenrollment in August The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) reported that a total of 72,519 people were removed from the state’s Medicaid program in August. As of September 1, Arkansas had 877,544 Medicaid patients, including children, ARHOME participants, […]

Arkansas Removes Over 70,000 Medicaid Beneficiaries Post-Pandemic Following the conclusion of the pandemic health emergency, Arkansas has commenced disenrollment procedures, leading to the removal of more than 70,000 Medicaid beneficiaries from the state's rolls. This significant development has raised questions about the reasons behind these disenrollments and what beneficiaries can do if they believe their case was closed in error. Medicaid Disenrollment in August The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) reported that a total of 72,519 people were removed from the state's Medicaid program in August. As of September 1, Arkansas had 877,544 Medicaid patients, including children, ARHOME participants, and other adults. Reasons for Disenrollment The majority of disenrollments in August, affecting 46,988 cases, occurred because enrollees failed to return renewal forms or provide the required information. Other disenrollments were due to clients' household income exceeding the limit, clients no longer meeting program standards, or clients requesting closure. Some participants may have been aware that they were no longer eligible and chose not to return renewals. End of the Pandemic Health Emergency The U.S. federal government's coronavirus Public Health Emergency officially ended on April 1. During the pandemic health emergency, states were prohibited from disenrolling individuals from Medicaid. However, following its conclusion, states had the authority to evaluate and adjust Medicaid enrollments. Total Number of Beneficiaries Removed According to the latest DHS report, the state has removed a total of 373,906 people from Medicaid as of now. [caption id="attachment_53675" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Arkansas Medicaid Review Leads To Disenrollment Of Over 70,000 Patients In August[/caption] Seeking Reopened Coverage Beneficiaries who believe their case has been closed in error can visit AR.gov/Cover to find information on how to request the reopening of their coverage. For assistance, they can contact 855-372-1084 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday through Saturday. Alternatively, they can submit inquiries via the Access Anywhere form at AR.gov/AccessAnywhere or visit AR.gov/Renew for additional information. FAQs about Arkansas Medicaid Review Leads To Disenrollment Of Over 70,000 Patients In August 1. Why were over 70,000 Medicaid beneficiaries removed from Arkansas' rolls? Most disenrollments occurred because beneficiaries failed to return renewal forms or provide required information. 2. Can beneficiaries whose coverage was closed in error seek reopening? Yes, beneficiaries can visit AR.gov/Cover for information on how to request the reopening of their coverage. 3. What caused the recent surge in Medicaid disenrollment in Arkansas? The conclusion of the pandemic health emergency allowed states to evaluate and adjust Medicaid enrollments, leading to a significant removal of beneficiaries. 4. Are there any exceptions to the disenrollment reasons mentioned? Other disenrollments may occur if a client's household income exceeds the limit, they no longer meet program standards, or they request closure.

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Tribes social clubs or governments? 'Stop Disenrollment' returns via social media

Tribes social clubs or governments? ‘Stop Disenrollment’ returns via social media

This year’s “Stop Disenrollment” campaign launches again on Feb. 8 and is led by Alaska Native actor Irene Bedard. (News release photo)

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I was at an event in Seattle recently and listed to Slade Gorton talk about the future of the Republican party in Washington at the Crosscut Festival in Seattle last week. Washington state is changing and the GOP runs the risk of…

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Episode 4: Over 10 Thousand Native Americans Kicked Out of Their Tribes

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Our most recent post sets the precedent on how to combat anti-blackness, anti-native things, colonialism, and white supremacy all at once.

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Elem tribal members file federal lawsuit to stop punitive disenrollment action

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Thirty members of the Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians have filed suit in federal court in response to what they say is a massive disenrollment effort by the sitting tribal council that would banish all of the residents of the 52-acre lakeside rancheria in Clearlake Oaks.

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Grand Ronde Tribal Council Will Decide Disenrollment Cases

Grand Ronde Tribal Council Will Decide Disenrollment Cases

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde has moved another step closer to the possible disenrollment of an entire family that traces its lineage back to one of the founders of the modern tribe.

In a letter sent to family members last week, the tribe’s enrollment committee essentially reversed a decision made unanimously by previous committee members nearly 30 years ago. Mia Prickett is one of 78…

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