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Tuesday, May 21st, 2024

Medicaid “Unwinding” Disproportionately Affects Disabled People, Advocates Say

Author:     By Daniel Chang
Source:     May 19, 2024
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Link: Medicaid “Unwinding” Disproportionately Affects Disabled People, Advocates Say
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According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, “At least 21 million people nationwide have been disenrolled from Medicaid since states began eligibility redeterminations in spring 2023.” Between that and what post-Dobbs is doing to healthcare in Red States, what is happening in the Illness Profit System as a result of changing health policies, as well as hospitals closing particularly in rural areas, America’s already inferior healthcare,  is getting even worse.

Disabled people are losing benefits with little or no notice, getting bad advice when they call for information, and facing major disruptions in care while they wait for issues to be sorted out. Credit: Rich Legg / Getty

Jacqueline Saa has a genetic condition that leaves her unable to stand and walk on her own or hold a job. Every weekday for four years, Saa, 43, has relied on a home health aide to help her cook, bathe and dress, go to the doctor, pick up medications, and accomplish other daily tasks.

She received coverage through Florida’s Medicaid program until it abruptly stopped at the end of March, she said.

“Every day the anxiety builds,” said Saa, who lost her home health aide for 11 days, starting April 1, despite being eligible. The state has since restored Saa’s home health aide service, but during the gap she leaned on her mother and her 23- and 15-year-old daughters, while struggling to regain her Medicaid benefits.

“It’s just so much to worry about,” […]

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1 Comment

  1. Albus Eddie on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:17 am

    This State by State process for providing Healthcare does not work. We need one national standard. State legislators should not be allowed to practice medicine without a license. Nor should they be allowed to mediate Healthcare for their citizens.