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County providers warn of increased uninsured caseloads as Medicaid rules change in 2027
Summary
Behavioral-health providers told the Clallam County advisory board that changes to Medicaid — including work/reporting requirements and a shorter retroactive coverage window — will likely increase the county’s uninsured population beginning Jan. 2027 and put pressure on local safety‑net providers.
Behavioral‑health providers and county staff told the Clallam County Behavioral Health Advisory Board on Sept. 9 they expect a rise in uninsured clients beginning in January 2027 as federal and state changes to Medicaid enrollment and verification take effect.
“What we know at this point is that the legislature approved a 1% cut across Medicaid…starting in 2027, we anticipate additional people becoming unenrolled in Medicaid because…
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