Centene Secures Renewed Medicaid Contract in Iowa
Centene Corporation continues its role in Iowa’s Medicaid program with a new six-year managed care contract, maintaining stability for beneficiaries and aligning contract timelines.
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Illinois Plans Rebid of Medicaid Managed Care Contracts for 2025-2026
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is set to rebid its Medicaid managed care contracts, aiming to enhance services for dual-eligible beneficiaries and the general Medicaid population.
How Florida is Aiming to Make Managed Care Work for Individuals with IDD
Discover how Florida’s Medicaid Managed Care Pilot Program for individuals with IDD aims to improve health outcomes through personalized care plans, integrated services, and continuous monitoring
UnitedHealthcare Challenges Minnesota’s Ban on For-Profit HMOs in Medicaid Managed Care
UnitedHealthcare has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota’s recent legislative move to bar for-profit HMOs from participating in the state’s Medicaid program, claiming it violates constitutional guidelines.
Dispute Arises Over Florida Medicaid Contracts
A legal battle unfolds in Florida as ImagineCare LLC sues to prevent the state’s health agency from advancing with new Medicaid managed-care contracts, citing potential harm to enrollees and ongoing bid protests.
States Using Section 1115 Demonstration Projects to Enhance Medicaid Support for Maternal and Child Health
Explore the latest insights from a report detailing how states leverage Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration projects to improve health outcomes for pregnant women, postpartum individuals, and young children by addressing crucial social needs.
CalOptima Health Allocates Over Half a Billion to Boost Medicaid Rates in Orange County
In a significant financial boost, CalOptima Health in Orange, California, has announced a $526 million rate increase for its healthcare providers, enhancing service accessibility and economic stability across its network.
New Mexico Looking to Use Managed Care to Enhance Behavioral Health Services
In a policy shift, the New Mexico Human Services Department is increasing requirements on managed care organizations to address gaps in behavioral health care access, setting more rigorous standards for service provision.
Kansas Selects Three Managed Care Organizations for KanCare Services
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has chosen three managed care organizations to administer KanCare, Kansas’s Medicaid program, from 2025 through 2027, aiming to improve healthcare accessibility and quality.
CMS Medicaid Managed Care Final Rule to Enhance Parity in Healthcare Payments
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced two significant regulatory updates aimed at improving Medicaid access and aligning provider payments with commercial healthcare plans.