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As Arkansas ushers in new Trump-era Medicaid rules, thousands fear losing benefits

Karen Pulfer Focht/Reuters: Julie Rosamond discusses a new rule to require “able-bodied” Medicaid recipients to work or volunteer for a minimum number of hours each month, or be locked out of health benefits in Lepanto, Arkansas, U.S., May 2, 2018. Original article published by www.cnbc.com | July 10, 2018 GOP-led governors are pushing rules that… Continue reading As Arkansas ushers in new Trump-era Medicaid rules, thousands fear losing benefits

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Medicaid expansion in Arkansas

CMS Punts Arkansas’ Request to Scale Back Medicaid Expansion

In March, CMS refused to approve the request to roll back Medicaid expansion in Arkansas. AR sought to scale back eligibility to those earning 100% of FPL.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS

Shield HealthCare Expands into Arkansas

Shield HealthCare's expansion into Arkansas demonstrates a commitment to the ongoing growth of the company as a nationwide medical supply leader.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Expanding Medicaid

Study: Expanding Medicaid Aids Health Access

Poor adults in two states that expanded Medicaid saw much bigger  improvements in access to health care than their peers in Texas, a new study says...

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Breastfeeding at Work

Does My State Support Breastfeeding at Work?

Some states recognize the importance of continued breastfeeding and make it the law for employers to support breastfeeding moms at work.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS