Medicaid

MDH continued paying Medicaid funds to people who were deceased.

A new nonpartisan audit also uncovered problems with a consulting contract for the coronavirus vaccine rollout that was expanded to other services and ballooned from $3.8 million to $83.3 million without sufficient justification.

After the Covid-19 public health emergency ended in May, millions of Marylanders have faced challenges with resuming Medicaid eligibility.

Residents can choose from 24 health plans to gain coverage.

About 29,000 people lost benefits due to the continuation check in requirements after the pandemic.

Family members with their own work and family obligations are having to step in, and often cannot provide the level or frequency of care that their loved ones need.

The state government is encouraging people to continue checking in to continue coverage.

Undocumented people who receive care have children with higher birthweights.

As the COVID-19 public health emergency ends, Maryland begins the Herculean task of renewing Medicaid coverage for everyone enrolled for the first time in three years.

The Justice Department alleges two Lanham-based health care companies filed for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement when they were not eligible for such payments.