Provider taxes; SNF payments increasing, state Medicaid GAO survey finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 26, 2012
While many states have increased provider taxes since 2008, many also raised payment rates for skilled nursing facilities, according to a three-year study from the General Accountability Office.
GAO: Medicaid eligibility screening for long-term care is inconsistent across states
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 28, 2012
The extent to which states conduct asset verification checks on those seeking Medicaid coverage for long-term care varies greatly by state, a government report finds.
Questions about ‘partial’ Medicaid expansion remain unanswered, Medicaid directors leader...
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 14, 2012
Despite assurances offered by federal officials, state Medicaid directors remain dissatisfied with the lack of guidance provided to states about the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion.
For Medicaid, it’s déjà vu all over again
By
John O'Connor
Jul 09, 2012
The Supreme Court has served up yet another tortured, enigmatic decision. Now comes the fun part: figuring out what they really intended — and what those intentions will likely mean for long-term care...
In wake of Supreme Court ruling, states weighing Medicaid options
By
McKnight's Staff
Jul 02, 2012
Many states are considering their options in the wake of a seemingly favorable Supreme Court ruling. The nation’s highest court ruled that Congress exceeded its reach when it threatened states with...
Increasing Medicare eligibility age would save money, increase Medicaid spending, budget office says
Jan 12, 2012
Increasing the Medicare age to 67 would save the federal government $148 billion between 2012 and 2021, but the savings would be offset by an increase in Medicaid spending, the Congressional Budget Office...
States argue against Medicaid expansion in healthcare reform law challenges
Jan 12, 2012
Twenty-six states filed a brief Tuesday encouraging the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down a provision of the healthcare reform law that calls for a major expansion of Medicaid.
Report: States will see drop in Medicaid match rate in FY 2013
Oct 04, 2011
Most states can expect a dip in their federal match rate for Medicaid in fiscal year 2013, according to a new report from the National Association of Medicaid Directors.
States stagger under weight of Medicaid growth, new Kaiser reports find
Oct 01, 2010
As Medicaid enrollment grows at unprecedented rates, many state governments are trimming “optional” services for enrollees, according to a handful of new reports released Thursday by the Kaiser...
States to suffer under weight of continued long-term care spending, consulting firm finds
Jun 23, 2010
A new report highlights the potential detrimental impact of long-term care commitments on state budgets.