Millions of Americans were kicked out of Medicaid in 2023, with the majority of disenrollments being for procedural reasons. A survey in Utah found that 57% of those disenrolled never tried to renew their coverage, while 30% became uninsured. Many people experienced obstacles in reapplying for Medicaid, and some reported difficulties in getting their questions answered by the state Medicaid agency. Utah’s unwinding of Medicaid was criticized for being a huge communication failure, and the state is using feedback from the survey to improve consumer engagement. The strong economy and low unemployment rate in Utah may help explain the high percentage of people terminated from Medicaid.
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Utah Survey Shows Why So Many People Were Dumped From Medicaid
