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Massachusetts Medicaid To End Community Partner Program Serving 35,000 High-Need Beneficiaries
June 18, 2026MassHealth, Massachusetts’ Medicaid program, is ending its Community Partner (CP) program effective June 30, 2026. The move will eliminate the state’s dedicated Community Partner care management program, which currently serves approximately 35,000 high-need beneficiaries statewide, including individuals experiencing homelessness and… -
Ohio Medicaid Standardizes Behavioral Health Prior Authorization Requirements Across Managed Care Plans
June 18, 2026The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) announced new prior authorization (PA) requirements for community behavioral health, mental health, and substance use disorder services. The new requirements establish a standardized framework that all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) must implement statewide.… -
Closed Spokane Business Sues City & Catholic Charities Over Alleged Crime & Public Safety Failures
June 18, 2026A downtown Spokane business has sued the City of Spokane and Catholic Charities Eastern Washington (CCEW), alleging that conditions associated with nearby homeless housing facilities created an unsafe environment that ultimately forced the business to close. According to the complaint,… -
94% Of Arkansas Participants In Family Centered Treatment Avoided Higher Levels Of Care
June 18, 2026Among families discharged from Arkansas’ Family Centered Treatment (FCT) initiative during 2025, 94% did not require referral to a higher level of care for behavioral health or family relationship challenges, according to an evaluation reported by the Arkansas Department of… -
Department Of Homeland Security Inspector General Finds Unsafe & Unsanitary Conditions At Louisiana ICE Detention Center, Makes Nine Recommendations
June 18, 2026An immigration detention facility at Winn Correctional Center (Winn) in Winnfield, Louisiana failed to comply with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) An inspection by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that the Winn Correctional… -
South Carolina Awards $282 Million Management & Operations Contract To VSI Of South Carolina To Manage Two Veterans Homes
June 18, 2026The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs awarded a $282.5 million contract to VSI Of South Carolina, LLC (VSISC) to manage and operate two skilled nursing facilities for veterans: Palmetto Patriots Home and Veteran Village. The initial contract term runs… -
Trillium Health Resources Launches Gold Standard Certification Program For Behavioral Health Treatment Provider Organizations
June 18, 2026Trillium Health Resources, a Medicaid managed care organization in North Carolina, announced a voluntary certification program for network provider organizations delivering research-based behavioral health treatment (RB-BHT) services for Medicaid members with autism. The certification is intended to recognize provider organizations… -
DOJ Launches $300 Million ‘Model Cities’ Initiative To Reduce Crime & Improve Public Safety
June 17, 2026The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is offering approximately $300 million in funding through its fiscal year 2026 Model Cities Initiative (MCI), a competitive grant program designed to help selected cities reduce violent crime, improve public safety, and serve as… -
Support Worker Turnover A Concern For 28% Of Children With I/DD & 34% Of Adults
June 17, 2026Recent National Core Indicators (NCI) family surveys found that support worker turnover remains a significant concern for families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Among family members of children with I/DD, 28% reported that their child’s support workers… -
Less Than 4% Of U.S. Households Were Dependent On TANF, SNAP & SSI In 2023
June 17, 2026Less than 4% of U.S. households were classified as “dependent on welfare” in both 2022 and 2023, according to a recent federal report. A household is classified as welfare dependent when more than 50% of its total annual income comes…
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