Medicaid

Missouri Republicans Advocate for Medicaid Work Requirements

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Missouri Republicans Advocate for Medicaid Work Requirements

In February 2025, Missouri Republicans reignited efforts to implement work and reporting requirements for Medicaid recipients. State Senator Jill Carter of Joplin introduced a proposed constitutional amendment mandating that able-bodied adults aged 19 to 49 engage in qualifying activities to receive health coverage. Proposed Amendment Details The amendment stipulates that eligible Medicaid participants must complete … Read more

Trump’s Funding Freeze Disrupts Medicaid And Head Start – What You Need To Know

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Trump’s Funding Freeze Disrupts Medicaid And Head Start - What You Need To Know

In a sweeping move, President Donald Trump has initiated a temporary freeze on federal grants and loans, aiming to realign government spending with his administration’s priorities. This action has led to significant disruptions across various sectors, particularly affecting programs like Medicaid and Head Start. Medicaid Payment Portals Experience Outages Following the funding freeze, Medicaid payment … Read more