Posts Tagged ‘medicaid’
Federal spending law makes waves
The massive domestic policy law known as the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, and as much of the act’s…
Read MoreNo local fear of federal freeze
Even though an executive order to freeze federal funding signed Monday night by President Donald Trump was withdrawn less than 48 hours after going into effect, confusion about what a…
Read MoreSupport shown for Oak Hill
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board began with several residents speaking out in favor of maintaining control of county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center Oak Hill. The unusually lengthy…
Read MoreIllinois expands Medicaid to non-medical services
Many enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program will soon be eligible to receive a host of non-medical services that could improve overall health – including housing and nutrition assistance, violence…
Read MoreMedicaid effect hurting local pharmacies
Khoury Pharmacy shut down its Dupo location Nov. 12 after a reduction in Medicaid reimbursements wouldn’t allow it to keep operating in town. To elaborate, pharmacy owner Paul Khoury said…
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