AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedicaid & food security: New federal work and eligibility checks could cut Medicaid expansion enrollment the most in California and New York by 2028, while a new SNAP error-rate review shows many states may face major cost-sharing bills if they can’t get mistakes below 6%. Alaska Medicaid fraud: Anchorage grand jury indicts six people and three group-home companies in a nearly $14.7M scheme billed to Medicaid, alleging services weren’t provided, staffing/documentation was lacking, and homes operated without an approved administrator. Health care access & affordability: WalletHub ranks New York among the worst states for health care affordability, and a separate study highlights how wildfire smoke is worsening pregnancy health risks. Public health & safety: Anchorage will stop accepting asbestos-containing construction materials at the Central Transfer Station, and police are seeking upgrades for the Real Time Crime Center with concerns raised about surveillance tech. Youth mental health: Inuit youth delegates say suicide losses in Nunavut are devastating, with training for peer support emerging as a key need. Wellness in the news: Research on CalFresh shows college student participation continues to rise in California.
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