/tags/medicaid Medicaid en-US ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-03-13/older-vermonters-caregivers-rely-adult-day-programs-medicaid-cuts-could-decimate-them In Vermont, there are only 11 day programs aimed at supporting older adults and providing daytime respite for caregivers. Proposed Medicaid cuts could exacerbate that shortage. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-03-13/older-vermonters-caregivers-rely-adult-day-programs-medicaid-cuts-could-decimate-them Nina Keck /local-news/2025-02-28/neurodivergent-vermonters-launch-fund-medicine-groceries-medicaid-cuts-loom Congressional Republicans voted Tuesday night for a House budget resolution that could reduce funding for the health insurance program for people with low incomes and people with disabilities, in order to pay for tax cuts and more military and immigration enforcement spending. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-02-28/neurodivergent-vermonters-launch-fund-medicine-groceries-medicaid-cuts-loom Elodie Reed /local-news/2025-01-17/vermont-considers-state-certification-doulas-moves-toward-medicaid-coverage The proposed doula certification program would be a step toward allowing Medicaid coverage for doula services. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:22:43 GMT /local-news/2025-01-17/vermont-considers-state-certification-doulas-moves-toward-medicaid-coverage Howard Weiss-Tisman /local-news/2024-10-22/2024-general-election-health-care-top-issue Health care is a top issue for Vermonters this election. Here's how your vote can impact future decisions about Vermont's health care system. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:16:34 GMT /local-news/2024-10-22/2024-general-election-health-care-top-issue Lexi Krupp, Peter Hirschfeld /local-news/2024-02-26/suspected-cyberattack-impacts-pharmacies-processing-claims-for-vermonters-on-medicaid The systems have been down at Change Healthcare, which operates the pharmacy claims system for Vermont’s Medicaid program, since last week. The Department of Vermont Health Access is “confidentâ€� that the breach did not any impact any systems run directly by the state. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:39:39 GMT /local-news/2024-02-26/suspected-cyberattack-impacts-pharmacies-processing-claims-for-vermonters-on-medicaid Peter Hirschfeld, Zoe McDonald /local-news/2024-02-01/vermont-house-considers-medicaid-expansion-plan-for-pregnant-vermonters-and-young-adults The bill would expand Medicaid eligibility to pregnant Vermonters and young adults who earn up to 317% of the federal poverty level, with more changes expected to follow. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 21:26:07 GMT /local-news/2024-02-01/vermont-house-considers-medicaid-expansion-plan-for-pregnant-vermonters-and-young-adults Peter Hirschfeld /local-news/2024-01-31/some-doctors-want-vermont-to-require-insurers-to-cover-weight-loss-drugs-like-ozempic Health care providers say patients often can’t access the medications because Medicaid and some private insurers don't cover them. A group of physicians wants lawmakers to require it. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:18:29 GMT /local-news/2024-01-31/some-doctors-want-vermont-to-require-insurers-to-cover-weight-loss-drugs-like-ozempic Peter Hirschfeld /npr-news/2023-03-21/medicaid-renewals-are-starting-those-who-dont-reenroll-could-get-kicked-off With a pandemic-era rule expiring this month, people on Medicaid will have to re-qualify to keep their coverage. Language barriers, housing instability and computer literacy could stand in their way. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:20:15 GMT /npr-news/2023-03-21/medicaid-renewals-are-starting-those-who-dont-reenroll-could-get-kicked-off Maria Godoy /local-news/2022-07-01/many-vermonters-just-got-better-health-care-coverage-thanks-to-a-new-medicaid-deal Vermont now has broader discretion to use Medicaid funds. The state is investing in mental health, addiction treatment and housing. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:37:45 GMT /local-news/2022-07-01/many-vermonters-just-got-better-health-care-coverage-thanks-to-a-new-medicaid-deal Lexi Krupp /npr-news/2022-02-12/new-bill-could-give-medicaid-access-to-some-n-h-immigrant-children-pregnant-people The proposed bill could expand Medicaid and children's health insurance coverage to permanent residents who lawfully reside in the United States. Sat, 12 Feb 2022 12:55:27 GMT /npr-news/2022-02-12/new-bill-could-give-medicaid-access-to-some-n-h-immigrant-children-pregnant-people Gabriela Lozada, Report for America Corps Member