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As states cut Medicaid, some consumers struggle to get coverage
15 Apr 2024 10:20 GMT
… to cover life-saving medication and doctor visits, according …
Dumped from Medicaid, Alabama woman turns to Obamacare
Alabama resident Kayla Wildman … doctor's appointments, medication and bills from the … of dollars for the medication.
"I was freaking …
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KFF Survey of Medicaid Unwinding
12 Apr 2024 10:35 GMT
… the Medicaid expansion and 10 states have not adopted the expansion (Alabama … health care services or prescription medications when attempting to renew their … affording prescription drugs.
Those Who Were or Still Are on Medicaid Rate …
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What passed in the Alabama Legislature: April 2-4, 2024
05 Apr 2024 21:13 GMT
… on fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness to … qualifying schools under the Alabama G.I. and Dependents … R-Columbiana, establishes the Alabama Tourism Tax Protection Act … quarterly assessment of additional Medicaid enhancement payments for maintenance …
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Local pharmacists respond to Alabama House Bill 238
27 Mar 2024 20:05 GMT
… Small independent pharmacies across Alabama have been facing a continuing … Many of the more expensive drugs, especially those prescribed for … does not affect Medicare or Medicaid prescriptions.
“I don’ … for the same medication. The big chain drug stores can …
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Alabama Sales Rep and Clinic Owner Sentenced in $28M Billing Fraud Scheme
25 Mar 2024 05:59 GMT
… services, including expensive compounded drugs, durable medical equipment, … The doctors billed Medicare, Medicaid, TriCare, BlueCross BlueShield and … the cost of compounded medications.
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Fair Meds Act: Alabama bill spurs questions about how pharmacies negotiate for medications
20 Mar 2024 08:24 GMT
… more light on prescription drug costs in the state … of middleman and negotiate drug costs between drug manufacturers, insurance companies … 4,000 for a single drug given to one patient. … acquisition costs for medications as set by Alabama Medicaid, as well as …
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Alabama to debate price of prescription drugs, $10.64 fee: Who pays?
15 Mar 2024 16:48 GMT
… should be paid by prescription drug managers, not consumers, … inflating what consumers pay for medication.
The legislation also requires … the amount used by Alabama Medicaid.
The bill’s sponsor … all prescriptions. For some drugs, that difference amounted to …
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Democrats push bills related to contraception access following Alabama IVF ruling
15 Mar 2024 21:41 GMT
… is sufficient protection for providers, Alabama Reflector reported.
Now House Democrats … its affiliates or associates, including Medicaid through the MO HealthNet program … or manufacturers lawfully distributing abortion medication.
Status: Passed by the …
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Proposed Alabama bill would add charge to prescription drug costs
14 Mar 2024 17:21 GMT
drugs, pillsBy WVUA 23 News Reporter … dispensing fee to most prescription drug costs. Alabama House Bill 238 is … increase cost transparency of prescription medications.
The bill’s sponsor Rep … does not apply to Medicare, Medicaid, federal plans like Tricare, or …
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The Hyde Amendment and Coverage for Abortion Services Under Medicaid in the Post-Roe Era
14 Mar 2024 15:07 GMT
… those services to Medicaid enrollees in those states (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana … is that all drugs included in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program must be … drug most commonly used for medication abortions, is a drug included in the Medicaid Drug …