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States face budget strains as federal pandemic aid ends, pressuring health and social programs nationwide.
Kansas could lose over $3.9 billion in Medicaid funding over the next decade due to federal cuts.
Arizona faces Medicaid enrollment changes as work requirements may affect coverage for hundreds of thousands.
Tennessee may need to rely on Summer EBT funds after opting out of a second year, risking child hunger.
Colorado faces an $850 million budget deficit, prompting debates over spending and services.
New Mexico lawmakers propose an $11.1 billion budget, aided by oil and gas revenue, despite lower-than-expected income.
Experts say the end of COVID-era aid will require states to invest in IT and staff to implement new programs.
Experts warn of a dire but potentially leadership-strong path for state responses to funding changes.
The report emphasizes the ongoing impact of policy shifts on health care and social support programs.

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Gov. Ned Lamont proposed ending the Community First Choice program and replacing it with waiver-based agency services.
Advocates warn that eliminating CFC could force new recipients onto long waitlists for nursing-home-level care.
Proponents say CFC saves money by enabling at-home care and reducing institutional placements.
CFC enrollment surged from 2018 to 2025, with costs rising from $88.8 million to $371 million annually.
Lobbyists and disability advocates argue agency-based care could undermine caregiver recruitment and budgets.
Lawmakers heard testimonials emphasizing CFC’s success in keeping people at home.
DSS officials say the change would reinvest savings into waivers and enhance case management.
Advocates warn the proposal would widen waitlists and risk increased institutional placement.
The public hearing featured testimony from disability rights groups and family caregivers.
The governor argues the move would shift services through agencies while retaining some caregiver options.
The story originated with The Connecticut Mirror and distributed via AP News.

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An audit urges changes to laws governing reviews of alleged Medicaid kickbacks.
The report analyzes how current reviews are conducted and where gaps exist.
Proposed updates aim to tighten rules and clarify review procedures.
Officials say the changes would affect policymakers and program administrators.
The audit focuses specifically on how reviews of alleged kickbacks are handled.
No immediate changes were described as enacted; recommendations seek legislative action.
The findings are presented as a pathway to reduce improper payments in the program.
The audit highlights potential reforms without detailing specific legislative texts.
The report is part of ongoing oversight of Medicaid program integrity efforts.
Stakeholders are urged to review the audit findings for policy consideration.

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