‘Abolish the backdoor’: Lawmakers accept work requirement for Idaho Medicaid expansion

Under a bill proposed by Gov. Brad Little, low-income residents receiving health coverage through the state's Medicaid expansion would have to prove they work or volunteer at least 80 hours a month.

Under a bill proposed by Gov. Brad Little, low-income residents receiving health coverage through the state’s Medicaid expansion would have to prove they work or volunteer at least 80 hours a month. Sarah A. Miller smiller@idahostatesman.com A proposed law to add a three-month employment verification for low-income residents seeking health care coverage through Idaho’s Medicaid … Read more

Fresno Unified retiree sues district over changes to health plan

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Fresno Unified retirees filed a class action lawsuit against the school district, alleging it caused serious harm to retirees’ health and well-being by switching retirees’ healthcare plan to a Medicare Advantage plan in 2023. [–> The lawsuit, filed by Emily Brandt, a retired Bullard High School English teacher, represents a class of 6,200 retirees. The … Read more