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  1. In New York, Medicaid spending has reached a critical point, consuming almost half of the state's overall budget.
  2. New York is part of states expanding Medicaid coverage, with estimates of coverage loss.

Essential Plan Changes Lead to Coverage Gaps and Self-Pay Increase in New York

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 5
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Federal changes required roughly 450,000 New Yorkers to leave the state’s Essential Plan. Rochester Regional Health reported a notable increase in patients presenting as self-pay in July and August. The Community Service Society of New York estimates that about 200,000 of those affected may now be uninsured due to confusion over coverage.

From 13wham.com

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The policy confusion and resulting coverage gaps are creating operational challenges for healthcare providers. The shift toward uninsured and self-pay patients could increase costs and strain the healthcare system in New York.

New York is part of states expanding Medicaid coverage, with estimates of coverage loss. In New York, Medicaid spending has reached a critical point, consuming almost half of the state's overall budget.

From 13wham.com

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