Planned Parenthood Sues Texas Over Medicaid Exclusion

The provider claims the state is breaking federal law

"...decision to exclude the reproductive health provider from the Medicaid program...."

Nov. 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Bill Gives Localities a Way Past State Obstruction to Medicaid

Lloyd Doggett looks to get Medicaid to more

"...– 12 states continue to hold out on expanding Medicaid coverage for millions of lower-income residents, despite the ACA's..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Texas Sends Final Notice to Kick Planned Parenthood Out of Medicaid

Planned Parenthood says: We'll see you in court

"...their months-long promise to boot Planned Parenthood out of Medicaid...."

Dec. 20, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Kicking Planned Parenthood Out of Medicaid Could be Illegal

Feds: Booting PP from Medicaid puts important health care at risk

"...government is stepping into the state’s decision to end Medicaid enrollment for Planned Parenthood clinics...."

Oct. 28, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge Blocks Texas From Kicking Planned Parenthood Out of Medicaid

State determined to have provided "no evidence" of wrongdoing

"...Texas health officials from kicking Planned Parenthood out of Medicaid on Tuesday, writing that the action would stand against..."

Feb. 21, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

After Cutting Medicaid, State Raids Planned Parenthood

Provider may seek legal recourse

"...cavalierly announced they would cut off Planned Parenthood from Medicaid enrollment, representatives of the inspector general’s office at the..."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

State Cuts Medicaid for Planned Parenthood

State claims "misconduct" in undercover, dubious sting videos

"...morning, Governor Greg Abbott announced the state will end Medicaid enrollment for Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers...."

Oct. 19, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

State: Give Us That Medicaid Money We Said We Didn’t Want

Texas lost out on a boatload of money when it declined to expand Medicaid. Now it wants that cash.

"...Texas' move to kick Planned Parenthood out of a Medicaid waiver program for low-income women, a decision that flew..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Federal Judge (Temporarily) Blocks Texas From Denying Planned Parenthood Patients Medicaid

Medicaid removal will not take effect until at least Feb. 21

"...blocking Texas officials from removing Planned Parenthood from the Medicaid program until at least Feb. 21...."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Democrats Continue Urging Federal Investigation Into Medicaid Coverage Losses

More whistleblowers flag broken screening process

"...In the wake of nearly 1 million Texans losing Medicaid coverage since April, Texas’ Democratic congressional delegation asked the..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

With 500,000 People Kicked Off Medicaid, Local Legislators Demand Investigation

Rep. Doggett points to worsening maternal mortality crisis

"...half a million Texans have been kicked off of Medicaid in the last four months, and most of them..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Obama Administration Extends Short-Term Medicaid Funds in Texas

Feds, state reach deal on 15-month extension to assist hospitals

"...Obama administration has agreed to extend a short-term hospital Medicaid program that assists treating low-income, uninsured Texans, a victory..."

May 2, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Planned Parenthood Fights Texas in Court to Save Medicaid

Providers say Medicaid exclusion would be "devastating"

"...halt state officials’ plans to boot the provider from Medicaid, as promised last month...."

Jan. 18, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Medicaid and the Lege: Throw 'Em in the Street?

'Dropping out of Medicaid' may not be so easy for Texas

"...Texas Republicans are backing away from rhetoric about dumping Medicaid as a new state report finds that leaving it..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Medicaid Patients Face a Future Without Planned Parenthood

“I don’t know where I would go”

"...group home when she moved to Austin. The 20-year-old Medicaid recipient needed birth control, but as a rape survivor,..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Will Texas Expand Medicaid?

Long-running health care debate looks different through a pandemic prism

"...of the 12 states that have refused to expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act, which would extend..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

As 5 million Texans Lack Health Insurance, Lege Still Says No to Medicaid

The state's dismally large gaps in health care access have grown even wider during the COVID-19 disaster

"...in both parties like a good time to consider Medicaid expansion more seriously than Texas ever has since the..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Health and Human Services: Screw Medicaid – We Need Drug Testing!

"...Despite Gov. Rick Perry's declared opposition to Medicaid expansion, there is little doubt that the topic will..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Will Medicaid Buy a Medical School?

Waiver program could have payoff of hundreds of millions

"...The potential use of the program, known as the "Medicaid 1115 Waiver," presents what med school supporters are calling..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Injunction Lifted in Case to Oust Planned Parenthood as a Medicaid Provider

Planned Parenthood mulls legal options as February cutoff date approaches

"...order blocking Texas from ousting Planned Parenthood affiliates as Medicaid health care providers. A three-judge panel of the New..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Abbott Signed Medicaid for New Moms Into Law, but It Might Not Happen Anyway

Gears of bureaucracy turn slowly (and sometimes not at all)

"...bipartisan support was House Bill 12, an extension to Medicaid coverage for moms 12 months postpartum. The House voted..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Planned Parenthood's Standoff to Save Medicaid Continues

Hearing concludes Thursday, with a ruling expected before the weekend

"...court hearings challenging Texas officials’ decision to cut off Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood affiliates in Texas, including Austin..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Little Hope for Expanding Texas Medicaid in the Coming Year

Open enrollment begins

"...one of just 12 states that has not expanded Medicaid eligibility to all residents with incomes of up to..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Work for Medicaid an Undue Burden

"...Dear Editor, Medicaid work requirements were recently struck down by a federal..."

Aug. 22, 2019 Postmarks

Study: Less Contraception, More Medicaid Births After Planned Parenthood Ban

Where contraception access is strained, Medicaid births rise

"...goal was to decrease staggering state costs associated with Medicaid births. The program, implemented in 2007, sought to provide..."

Feb. 3, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Blocks Planned Parenthood from Medicaid

PP says: We'll see you in court

"...their months-long promise to kick Planned Parenthood out of Medicaid. More than a year after Gov. Greg Abbott announced..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Movies or Medicaid: A False Choice at the Texas Legislature

Another tug o’ war over funding for Texas’ film, TV, and gaming industry rebate program

"...to health spending, including $15 million as contingency extended Medicaid coverage for new mothers, from the current limit of..."

April 12, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Troubles With Medicaid

"...a time trying to find a doctor who accepts Medicaid. I called Seton hospital for a list, and there..."

Sept. 11, 2006 Postmarks

Planned Parenthood Fights Texas In Court to Save Medicaid

Providers say Medicaid exclusion would be "devastating"

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Judge Blocks Texas From Kicking Planned Parenthood Out of Medicaid

State determined to have provided "no evidence" of wrongdoing

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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