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Brett Guthrie rarely made waves. Then he was tasked with cutting Medicaid
U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie has long had a "nice-guy" reputation. Now, his role in federal Medicaid cuts is challenging that image.
Report: Kentucky to be among the hardest-hit states by proposed Medicaid changes
A new report is shedding more light on the states where proposed Medicaid cuts making their way through Congress will impact ...
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Will Kentucky have Medicaid work requirements? What the state is planning under new law
Why is Kentucky seeking a community engagement waiver program? Earlier this year, lawmakers passed House Bill 695, which made sweeping changes to the state's Medicaid program. That included the ...
McConnell: Medicaid cuts likely to remain in Senate but not easy to pass
(Entitlements) are all immensely popular and no matter which side has controlled the government, nothing has happened,” ...
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Will Kentucky have Medicaid work requirements? What the state is planning under new law
Kentucky plans to implement new Medicaid work requirements for certain "able-bodied" adults. The program aims to connect recipients with job placement assistance, education, and training.
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Kentucky could see impacts from proposed changes, cuts to Medicaid
FEWER PEOPLE ARE SKIPPING PRESCRIPTIONS. STUDIES SHOW KENTUCKY’S MEDICAID EXPANSION IN 2014 HAS LED TO STRIDES IN HEALTH OUTCOMES, BUT PROPOSED CHANGES AND CUTS TO THE PROGRAM ON A STATE AND ...
Medicaid cuts will hurt families and cost GOP politically, says Kentucky governor
Republicans' proposed Medicaid cuts will cause 8.6 million people to lose health insurance by 2034, an estimate shows.
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Ky. lawmakers discuss potential Medicaid changes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Ky. lawmakers weighed in on potential changes to Medicaid in two events Tuesday. In February, an adopted budget proposal out of Washington, D.C. included a cut of $1.5 ...