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Medicaid at Risk for Hundreds of Thousands of Lawfully Present Immigrants

Hundreds of thousands of lawfully present immigrants could lose government health coverage. This change stems from healthcare cuts in a GOP budget law. KFF Health News’ Andrew Jones tells WAMU’s “Health Hub” which Medicaid enrollees are affected and shares resources for newly uninsured people in the Washington, D.C., area.

Medicaid at Risk for Hundreds of Thousands of Lawfully Present Immigrants

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Health Bureau announces launch of patient pairing plan

The Health Bureau on Friday announced the launch of patient pairing arrangements under the Community Pharmacy Programme and the annual adjustment of consultation co-payment fees under the Primary…

  • Health Bureau launches patient pairing plan for drug management
  • Community Pharmacy Programme expands to all 18 districts by Q4 next year
  • Consultation co-payment fees adjust 3.7% in November

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