Medicaid

The federal governmental stopped automatic re-enrollment about a year ago.

The bill would increase Medicaid rates by 8%, but could cause other issues.

Savings came from reduced enrollment in Medicaid.

Nearly 214,000 people signed up for insurance through the marketplace.

Residents were no longer able to automatically re-enroll after the COVID emergency ended.

A new study finds that expanded insurance coverage saving money.

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.