Medicaid Unwinding: Your Questions From the Internet, Answered
The changes to Medicaid coverage and enrollment can be confusing, so here’s what you need to know.
With the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, people now need to re-enroll in Medicaid each year. Some people may no longer qualify.
In this video, get the answers to common questions about Medicaid and the unwinding process, according to Cindy George, Senior Personal Finance Editor at GoodRx.
- Cindy George, MPHCindy George is a veteran health journalist. She became a Pulitzer Prize finalist as a Houston Chronicle reporter and is completing a master's degree in public health.
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2023). Fact sheet: COVID-19 public health emergency transition roadmap.