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Human Services secretary outlines Medicaid enrollment, childcare funding and phased long‑term care rate change
Summary
Cynthia Pursley, Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Human Services, told the committee the Medicaid unwind is complete with enrollment near 512,000; she detailed childcare funding streams, prescription rebate gains, and a three‑year phase‑in for new long‑term care reimbursement rates.
Cynthia Pursley, cabinet secretary for the Department of Human Services (Speaker 12), answered lawmakers’ questions on Medicaid enrollment, childcare funding, prescription drug rebates and long‑term care reimbursement.
On Medicaid, Pursley said the unwind is complete and current August enrollment is roughly 512,000 covered lives (the department has previously reported a peak near 516,000). "We anticipated a little bit higher, and it was in fact at the end of the unwind about 516,000. But, 512 is our August…
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