1. Missouri: Efforts to expand Medicaid were initially struck down in a circuit court decision, but as expected by prosecutors, the case has been appealed to the state Supreme Court. The case is scheduled for argument July 13, with 275,000 potential Medicaid recipients depending on the outcome.
2. Indiana & Arizona: President Joe Biden is restricting the ability for Indiana and Arizona to impose Medicaid work requirements. While neither state had used the requirements, CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure warned their application could result in lost coverage for some recipients.
3. Vermont: All-payer healthcare model signatories are considering expanding the model from its 2022 planned end to 2028. Conversations are now helmed by Vermont’s Agency of Human Services, who are reminded of previous warnings from CMS when the model failed to meet participation or savings goals.
4. Florida: After testing a new web-based visit verification program, Florida’s Medicaid program is being challenged by Stuart-based Positive Behavior Support, who claim the system is failing. The autism service provider’s attorneys claim corrected and resubmitted claims are being denied, in violation of the law.
5. Oklahoma: A 6-3 ruling from Oklahoma’s Supreme Court snuffed efforts to create a privatized Medicaid program. The plan came from Gov. Kevin Stitt as a reaction to an additional 200,000 recipients who he feared could strain the state’s budget.
6. South Dakota: South Dakotans are pushing to get Medicaid expansion on the 2022 ballot. Partnering with nonprofit The Fairness Project, the proposal would both secure additional funding and grow Medicaid membership by 40,000.
