Medicaid, the health insurance program for low-income Americans, has cut more than 22 million recipients since spring 2023. Ashley Eades, a mother whose family lost their Medicaid coverage due to procedural reasons, fought to enroll her son back in the program. The unwinding of protections during the covid pandemic has led to many families losing coverage, mostly for missing paperwork. The episode highlights the struggles of families like Ashley’s in reenrolling in Medicaid programs across different states, with insights from experts and journalists covering the issue. Efforts are being made to address the systemic issues causing people to lose Medicaid coverage.
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Medicaid Recipients Struggle To Stay Enrolled
