Medicaid

Congress

Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce Bridge to Medicaid Act to cover uninsured Alabamians

The bill offers a temporary healthcare option for over 100,000 Alabamians in the Medicaid coverage gap until the state expands.

May 9, 2025

Rep. Sewell demands up-or-down vote to protect Medicaid, food assistance

In Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, the Republican budget puts 176,181 people on Medicaid at risk of losing their coverage.

May 8, 2025

Southern Medicaid advocates lambast proposed federal cuts

Robyn Hyden said cuts would “push us backwards in terms of helping to support workers and everyday Alabamians staying healthy.”

Chance Phillips

March 26, 2025

House Health Committee passes bill requiring screenings for postpartum depression

Specifically, HB322 "would require the Alabama Medicaid Agency to cover screening and would also regulate how Medicaid covers prescription drugs used to treat postpartum depression."

Alex Jobin

March 6, 2025

House Judiciary Committee passes several bills to the House floor

On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee convened to consider a series of bills and went on to pass several of them.

Alex Jobin

March 6, 2025

Alabama advocacy groups urge congress to protect Medicaid, SNAP amid budget cuts

Congressional lawmakers passed a budget resolution that could set the stage for over $1 trillion in cuts to health coverage and food assistance over the next decade.

February 27, 2025

Advocates call on state lawmakers to expand Medicaid, oppose farm bureau health plans

Alabama is one of just 10 states that has not yet expanded Medicaid coverage, and advocates said the Medicaid gap can be deadly.

Jacob Holmes

February 26, 2025

Bill prioritizing private insurance coverage of children’s healthcare passes committee

The proposal would give judges the power to mandate that a child currently covered by Medicaid be added to a parent's employer-provided insurance.

Alex Jobin

February 20, 2025

Opinion

Fighting obesity requires bold solutions. Proposed Medicare rule is just that

Right now, our state’s most vulnerable populations that rely on Medicare and Medicaid are unable to access anti-obesity medications.

Kelly Reese

February 14, 2025

Alabama at risk as federal funding cuts threaten health care, nutrition, education

Alabama could lose vital funding as Congress considers cuts, endangering essential services for residents.

Bill Britt

February 11, 2025