Paperwork Glitches Leave Millions Without Medicaid

Millions of people are losing their Medicaid coverage not because they're ineligible, but due to paperwork glitches and administrative hiccups. This "coverage churn" is leaving hospitals with billions in unpaid care costs, as patients who should be covered end up without insurance. The root of the issue lies in the complex and error-prone process of rechecking Medicaid eligibility after COVID-era protections ended. What does it mean for you? If you're someone relying on Medicaid, double-check your enrollment status to avoid any unexpected coverage gaps, especially when accessing healthcare services. For everyone else, this situation might mean higher healthcare costs as hospitals try to recover their losses.