Medicaid

Legislature

Alabama Arise reviews wins and disappointments in 2026 session

Alabama Arise weighed policy victories and momentary setbacks from its legislative agenda during the 2026 Legislative Session.

April 21, 2026

Alabama Arise hosts webinar series detailing impacts of Republican “Big Beautiful Bill”

The first session detailed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, threatening healthcare, food security, and rural hospitals for Alabama families.

October 23, 2025

Montgomery medical transport provider faces crisis over decreased Medicaid rates

Choice Transport, a crucial service for Montgomery's most vulnerable, faces significant rate cuts, jeopardizing its ability to serve Medicaid recipients.

August 18, 2025

Protesters to deliver caskets to Tuberville office over deadly budget cuts

Advocates and clergy are protesting deep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and rural healthcare, delivering caskets to symbolize lives lost due to the budget.

August 18, 2025

Prior authorization form, report of analysis form, x-ray picture and prescription blank next to the stethoscope and pen

Will Alabama make safe pain treatment accessible?

Every dollar spent removing barriers to non-opioid treatments returns exponentially more in avoided addiction treatment costs.

July 30, 2025

New website provides state-by-state info on detrimental effects of “Big, Beautiful Bill”

A website highlights job losses, health care cuts and increased costs for Alabamians thanks to Trump's spending bill.

July 16, 2025

Bo Offord to lead Alabama Medicaid as Stephanie Azar moves to SEIB

Stephanie Azar will lead the State Employees’ Insurance Board after 13 years at Medicaid.

July 11, 2025

Health policy analyst details how Republicans’ Medicaid cuts will impact Alabama

Last week, President Donald Trump signed into law a bill that levies severe cuts to federal spending on Medicaid and increases eligibility requirements.

July 10, 2025

Advocates warn of SNAP, healthcare cuts in budget bill

Advocacy groups warned a federal budget bill would cause chaos in Alabama, with potential cuts to food assistance and healthcare, impacting nearly 800,000 residents.

June 27, 2025

Medicaid cuts could exacerbate healthcare disparities in Alabama’s Black Belt

A new policy brief detailed long-standing healthcare disparities facing Alabama's Black Belt region, warning of exacerbation by potential Medicaid cuts.

June 26, 2025