More than half of those removed lost their coverage for a procedural reason like not responding to a redetermination letter or not providing requested information. buff.ly/3OoYffg

West Virginia has the highest share of its population enrolled in Medicaid. buff.ly/44Ej2kv

Hospitals Ask Congress to Delay ACA Medicaid Funding Cuts — For the 14th Time. buff.ly/47619g2

“Some workers have told council members and 59News that they rely on food stamps to feed their families and that some receive health care through the West Virginia Medicaid program.“wvnstv.com/top-stories/be…

His Anesthesia Provider Billed Medicare Late. He Got Sent to Collections for the $3,000 Tab. buff.ly/44KwK5E

‘Red tape,’ paperwork problems drive surge in people losing Medicaid health coverage across US. buff.ly/3DyYlux

58 years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed #Medicare and #Medicaid into law, improving the well-being of millions of Americans and saving countless lives along the way.

Millions of people are set to lose Covid-19 pandemic-era benefits this fall. cnn.com/2023/07/25/pol…

Americans paid $1 billion in deferred interest payments on medical credit cards from 2018 through 2020, according to the CFPB. rollcall.com/2023/07/20/bid…

We are pleased to announce Ellen Allen as its new executive director. “I am honored to be working alongside experts in the field of healthcare to advance public policy that gives West Virginians a voice in healthcare choices,” said Allen.

Mariah Plante our story collector, was at 9th St Live in Huntington, WV, to collect health care stories and to help promote the Health Care for All WV campaign this past Friday night. For more information, to volunteer, or to share your story, visit healthcareforallwv.org.

[I]t is critically important to ensure that individuals do not lose coverage due solely to administrative processes,” Becerra admonished in a June letter to the nation’s governors in which he urged states to improve their renewal methods. washingtonpost.com/health/2023/07…

It's becoming ever more dangerous to give birth in America, especially for Black women, older women and those living in rural areas, according to a pair of new reports from March of Dimes and Milken Institute. axios.com/2023/08/02/mat…

The Mountain CAP Family Support Center will host WV Navigators for an insurance enrollment event on August 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the center at 30 East Main Street in Buckhannon. buff.ly/45bacKZ

W.Va. DHHR reminds parents of state immunization requirements for back-to-school buff.ly/3YimOOg

To enroll on-site, please bring information for all household members, including total household income. mybuckhannon.com/family-support…

Children who are current with their vaccinations will automatically meet school immunization requirements. mybuckhannon.com/w-va-dhhr-remi…

An all-time low of 7.7 percent of Americans had no health insurance in the first three months of 2023, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. buff.ly/3Qmjyj3

“Over the weekend, please take advantage,” Gov. Jim Justice said in announcing the tax holiday. “Because this is just a way to give a little assistance to all families that are putting kids back in school...”buff.ly/45bKG8z