Advocates: Medicaid Optional Benefits And Enrollees Under Threat From Price

Updated Story Medicaid benefits and beneficiaries covered through optional eligibility categories are most at risk under the new HHS and Medicaid reforms expected from GOP lawmakers, beneficiary advocates say. While Congress likely will put off major changes to Medicaid beyond those affecting expansion until the ACA repeal bill is finished, President-elect Donald Trump's HHS secretary nominee, Rep. Tom Price (R-GA), if confirmed could take major steps to administratively alter the program, sources say. Senate Finance Committee announced...