A new analysis further breaks down which communities will be hardest hit by reduced retroactive Medicaid protections, and what Minnesotans can do to protect themselves and their communities: https://t.co/Gxk7YPTVzC
Minnesotans with low incomes and health care providers will pay an estimated $37 million more in health care costs in 2028 when new federal limits on Medicaid retroactive coverage take effect in Minnesota.
Retroactive Medical Assistance coverage for seniors and people with disabilities will be reduced from 3 months to 2 months starting Jan. 1, 2028. This will cause an estimated $3.9 million in additional medical debt in one year for this group.
A new report lays out the anticipated impacts in Minnesota when federal Medicaid cuts to retroactive coverage take effect. Learn more at https://t.co/Gxk7YPTVzC.
The Minnesota Legislature voted to use state dollars to fully fund Medical Assistance retroactive coverage going back three months through Dec. 31, 2027. 🧵
Federal changes reducing retroactive coverage to one or two months (depending on eligibility) will take effect in Minnesota on Jan. 1, 2028. Those cuts will shift significant costs to the poorest Minnesotans and increase uncompensated care for providers.
Inspector General James Clark at the Minnesota Department of Human Services issued this statement on Medicaid fraud charges announced today by federal officials.
The Minnesota Comprehensive Aging Survey is a statewide survey that asks Minnesotans age 60 and older about their daily lives, needs and experiences. Your answers will help the state improve services and supports for you and your community.
Practicing self-care matters. Self-care is about finding practices that help you support your mental health, even under challenging circumstances.
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Gov. Walz today announced a restructuring of leadership at the state Department of Human Services. John Connolly will serve as temporary commissioner. Shireen Gandhi will remain at DHS as deputy commissioner, along with DHS General Counsel Andrew Johnson as deputy commissioner.
Inside our April news roundup:
• Despite progress with CMS, significant Medicaid cuts loom
• Some HCBS providers must complete training May 13-14
• Governor's State of the State Address
• and more!