Pallone, Wyden Question Contractors’ Role In Medicaid Redeterminations

Editor's Note: This story has been updated with additional information on Maximus' contract with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. House Energy & Commerce Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) are concerned about contractors stepping in to work on Medicaid redeterminations when the COVID-19 public health emergency ends as they allege some have a track record of poor performance and could be incentivized to kick people off state Medicaid rolls –...