State Medicaid/Welfare Safety Net Responses
Key Questions
What Medicaid expansions are states implementing?
Kentucky is expanding post-incarceration coverage, while Maryland streamlines disability waivers. Arizona's AHCCCS uses waivers and State Plan Amendments for adjustments. LA County is shielding programs against federal cuts.
What is the bipartisan bill on foster youth Medicaid?
A bipartisan bill seeks to end the ban on Medicaid covering foster youths' residential care in QRTPs. This addresses gaps in foster care support. It builds on ongoing state safety net responses.
How is HHS responding to welfare programs?
HHS has halted TANF pilots amid state responses. States like AZ detail AHCCCS waivers and who decides on them. Oversight issues appear in programs like Minnesota's assistance.
What state oversight issues exist in welfare programs?
An investigation revealed oversight failures in Minnesota's taxpayer-funded assistance programs. Republican-led fraud committees are uncovering issues. This ties into broader safety net responses.
How are governors addressing Medicaid changes?
South Dakota gubernatorial candidates pledge changes on Medicaid alongside other issues. States are adapting with expansions and shields against cuts. Bipartisan efforts focus on foster and disability supports.
KY expands post-incarceration coverage; MD streamlines disability waivers; LA County shields programs vs fed cuts; AZ AHCCCS waivers/SPAs; bipartisan foster QRTP Medicaid bill; HHS halts TANF pilots.