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Will Governor expand Medicaid coverage?

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Due to recent changes in the Medicaid program, many believe Governor Bentley will take this opportunity to expand the reach of Medicaid coverage. Recent legislation sponsored by Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper) passed during the 2013 regular session establishes Regional Care Organizations, which offer a funding alternative to Medicaid. According … Continued
June 5, 2013

Medicaid Reform in Alabama Faces Federal Hurdle

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Reforming Alabama Medicaid is widely viewed as one of the most important victories of the 2013 legislative session for the people of Alabama. Rep. Terri Collins (R) from Decatur said on Facebook that Medicaid Reform, “(moving from fee-for-service to managed care)” was among the best legislative accomplishments of the … Continued
May 31, 2013

Medicaid Reform passed in House on Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives is scheduled to address comprehensive Medicaid reform on Tuesday. Senate Bill 340 is sponsored by Senator Greg Reed (R) from Jasper. If passed, it would divide the state into Regional Care Organizations that would provide for the delivery of medical services to Medicaid beneficiaries … Continued
May 7, 2013

Medicaid Reform Bill Passes Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday the Alabama Senate passed Senate Bill 340, which is a comprehensive reform of the Alabama Medicaid program, by a margin of 27 to 3. Rep. Mac McCutcheon (R) from Capshaw said on Facebook, “A major victory in the Senate was the passage of Sen. Greg Reed’s Medicaid … Continued
April 29, 2013

Alabama House Passes General Fund Budget

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday night the Alabama House of Representatives passed a $1.7 billion General Fund budget without raising taxes on the people of Alabama.  The House passed the budget by a comfortable margin of 75 to 27 after lengthy debate. The Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mike Hubbard … Continued
April 24, 2013

McClendon Says Hearing on Medicaid Reform Will Be Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced in a press conference that the comprehensive Medicaid reform package that Alabama Republicans have been working on for the last year would be soon introduced in the legislature. Gov. Bentley said that Representative Jim McClendon (R) from Springville would carry the bill … Continued
March 14, 2013

Medicaid, Lift Every Voice

By: Senator Linda Coleman District 20 in Jefferson County On Tuesday March 5th at 10:00 AM in the Capitol Auditorium, the Alabama Senate Democratic Caucus will host a Public Hearing on Medicaid expansion.  This hearing is to provide a forum to listen to the public, persons who are recipients of Medicaid, professional service providers who … Continued
March 1, 2013

The Introduction to the Debate on Medicaid Expansion in Alabama

by Patrick Jackson Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Alabama Senate Democratic Caucus unveiled SB 259 during a press conference. SB 259 is a bill sponsored by Senator Roger Bedford (D-Russellville) and will be cosponsored by all Democratic Senators. It will require Medicaid expansion in the state of Alabama. The members of … Continued
February 27, 2013

Alabama Medicaid Expansion: A Healthcare Provider’s Alternative Perspective

By Senator William M. “Billy”  Beasley (D-Clayton) As a rural pharmacist who runs a small business, I am a part of the healthcare delivery system. I dispense prescriptions to people in all walks of life, race, creed and colors. I serve those covered under Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance. I know what people go through … Continued
February 21, 2013

House GOP Caucus Agenda Passes Out of Committees

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, committees in the Alabama House of Representatives took up the bills that are part of the ‘We Dare Defend Our Rights Agenda’ proposed by the Alabama Republican Caucus, which has a super majority of the Alabama House. The Speaker of the Alabama House Mike Hubbard (R) from … Continued
February 7, 2013