OP-ED — Alaska’s congressional members can stop Medicaid devastation
Many of Alaska’s children, who have been directly affected by these rates, receive crucial services funded by Medicaid. Many ...
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Expert predicts 4.7% average annual increase in Alaska Medicaid costs over the next 20 years
Narrowed gaps between provider reimbursements and medical costs and an aging population with more health problems are ...
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Opinion: Protecting Medicaid’s promise for Alaskans with disabilities
In Alaska, people with disabilities and seniors rely on Medicaid for their long-term care and support needs. These are our ...
Alaska disability advocates fear impacts from federal lawsuit in which state says Medicaid services are at risk
A coalition of Alaska disability advocates is raising concerns about the potential impacts of a federal lawsuit the state ...
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Alaska legislators predict dire effects if Congress cuts Medicaid funding
A budget resolution this week puts the U.S. House on track for significant cuts to Medicaid, with big effects in Alaska.
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Opinion: Protecting Medicaid — a call to action for Alaska’s communities of color
Medicaid is a lifeline for over 250,000 Alaskans, particularly those who are low-income or uninsured. It offers essential ...
Republican plan could siphon $880 billion from Medicaid to help fund tax cuts
Some in the GOP, including the president, oppose slashing Medicaid. But with cuts to Social Security and Medicare already ...
Democrats See Political Opening in G.O.P. Budget as Republicans Eye Medicaid Cuts
Democrats are rerunning the playbook that won them control of Congress in 2018, focusing on the cost of the G.O.P.’s tax cut ...
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Planned Parenthood opens virtual health center for Alaska following Juneau closure
Planned Parenthood expanded access to health care in Alaska on Monday through a virtual center offering telehealth ...