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Medicaid Nearing ‘Eye Of The Storm’ As Newly Unemployed Look For Coverage

Shefali Luthra and Phil Galewitz and Rachel Bluth

The coronavirus outbreak has forced millions out of work and the federal-state health program for low-income people could face unprecedented strains as many states don’t necessarily have the resources or systems in place to meet the demand.

A Switch To Medicaid Managed Care Worries Some Illinois Foster Families

Christine Herman, Side Effects Public Media

Illinois is moving thousands of children into its Medicaid managed-care program. Proponents say the approach can cut costs while increasing access to care. But after a phase-one rollout of the new health plans caused thousands to temporarily lose coverage, some question whether it’s the right move.

Newsom’s Ambitious Health Care Agenda Crumbles In A ‘Radically Changed’ World

Angela Hart

California Gov. Gavin Newsom charged into 2020 with ambitious — and expensive — proposals to increase health insurance coverage, reduce homelessness and tackle drug prices. Then came COVID-19.

As Coronavirus Spreads, Workers Could Lean On ACA Coverage Protection

KHN’s Julie Rovner discusses the role of the Affordable Care Act in helping to provide coverage to people affected by the virus’ economic repercussions.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: All Coronavirus All The Time

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing changes to the U.S. health system that were previously unthinkable. Yet some fights ― including over the Affordable Care Act and abortion — persist even in this time of national emergency. Joanne Kenen of Politico, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss this and more. Also, Rovner interviews KHN’s Liz Szabo about the latest installment of KHN-NPR’s “Bill of the Month.”

COVID-19 Bonanza: Stimulus Hands Health Industry Billions Not Directly Related To Pandemic

Fred Schulte

Congress retreats on long-planned cost cuts to benefit the health care industry with a grab bag full of incentives.