Medicaid

Savings came from reduced enrollment in Medicaid.

Nearly 214,000 people signed up for insurance through the marketplace.

Residents were no longer able to automatically re-enroll after the COVID emergency ended.

A new study finds that expanded insurance coverage saving money.

MDH continued paying Medicaid funds to people who were deceased.

A new nonpartisan audit also uncovered problems with a consulting contract for the coronavirus vaccine rollout that was expanded to other services and ballooned from $3.8 million to $83.3 million without sufficient justification.

After the Covid-19 public health emergency ended in May, millions of Marylanders have faced challenges with resuming Medicaid eligibility.

Residents can choose from 24 health plans to gain coverage.

About 29,000 people lost benefits due to the continuation check in requirements after the pandemic.

Family members with their own work and family obligations are having to step in, and often cannot provide the level or frequency of care that their loved ones need.