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Williams Argues Congress Must Reverse Medicaid Cuts Harming Seniors

In an opinion piece published via New Hampshire Health Care Association and originally run in the New Hampshire Union Leader, Brendan Williams argues that federal Medicaid cuts threaten long-term care for a rapidly aging population. He cites demographic shifts, noting 11 states now have more residents over 65 than under 18, up from three in 2020, and contends decades of warnings about a "silver tsunami" of baby boomers went unheeded by federal policymakers.

New Hampshire Health Care Association Nov 2, 2026

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  1. Published Oct 30

    Elliot Health gets S&P rating upgrade amid SolutionHealth split

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  2. Published Oct 29

    NH Charitable Foundation Publishes Commentary Titled "Medicaid Matters"

    The NH Charitable Foundation published a post titled "Medicaid Matters," but the available content provides no substantive detail on its argument, data, or policy recommendations. No specific state action, rule change, or new development is described in the source material. Readers seeking the organization's position or analysis on New Hampshire Medicaid policy would need to consult the full post for substance.

    Why it mattersWithout additional content, stakeholders cannot assess what operational, financial, or compliance implications, if any, this piece carries for New Hampshire's Medicaid program.

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    NH Charitable Foundation
  3. Published Oct 29

    New Hampshire Settles Class Action Over Underfunded Medicaid Home Care

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  4. Published Oct 28

    New Hampshire Resident Sentenced for Medicaid Fraud

    A New Hampshire resident has been sentenced following a Medicaid fraud conviction, according to this report. The source provided contains only the headline and timestamp, with no further details on the specific scheme, dollar amount, sentence length, or prosecuting authority. Additional facts about the case were not included in the available text.

    Why it mattersMedicaid fraud prosecutions reinforce compliance and billing-integrity expectations for providers and individuals participating in state Medicaid programs.

    Read at Vermont Attorney General
    Vermont Attorney General
  5. Published Oct 26

    NH Providers Report Patient Anxiety Ahead of 2027 Medicaid Work Rules

    New Hampshire mental health providers say patients on Granite Advantage, the state's expanded Medicaid program, are experiencing heightened stress and confusion ahead of new work requirements taking effect in 2027. Enrollees will need to document 80 hours per month of work, school, or volunteering, with exceptions including medical frailty, though providers say criteria and documentation processes remain unclear. Monadnock Family Services in Keene has begun offering lunch-break support groups to help roughly 4,000 Granite Advantage clients in the community mental health system navigate paperwork and anxiety. Advocates warn the requirements measure administrative navigation more than employment status, and that coverage losses could shift costs to emergency care and leave providers with more uncompensated care; the state has also moved to six-month redeterminations instead of annual ones.

    Why it mattersBehavioral health providers face rising uncompensated care and administrative burden as roughly 46,900 Granite Advantage enrollees navigate new documentation requirements and more frequent eligibility redeterminations starting in 2027.

    Read at NHPR
    NHPR
  6. Published Oct 23

    Devoted Health to Offer Medicare Advantage in Two NH Counties

    Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced that Devoted Health will begin offering Medicare Advantage plans in Carroll and Coos counties, New Hampshire, starting Nov. 1, 2026. CMS had initially approved no 2027 Medicare Advantage plans for Coos County and only one special needs plan for Carroll County, prompting Ayotte to work with CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz to secure additional options. Eligible seniors are encouraged to wait until Nov. 1 for plan details before enrolling, with open enrollment ending Dec. 7. The announcement comes amid a broader national and state trend of shrinking Medicare Advantage availability and rising costs, with about 77,000 New Hampshire enrollees forced to switch plans last year after coverage was discontinued.

    Why it mattersSeniors and dual-eligible beneficiaries in these rural counties gain a Medicare Advantage option where none or very limited coverage previously existed, affecting access to supplemental benefits like dental and vision care during this year's enrollment period.

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    NHPR
  7. Published Oct 23

    New Hampshire Medicaid Work Rule Could Strip Coverage, Report Warns

    In its New Hampshire News Recap, NHPR reports that a new rule requiring Granite Advantage Medicaid recipients to prove 80 hours a month of work, volunteering, or schooling could leave thousands in the state without coverage. NHPR Health and Equity Reporter Olivia Richardson discusses the policy's impact based on a new report from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute, and healthcare providers warn the rule could significantly affect patients. The segment also covers limited Medicare Advantage options expected in Coos and Carroll counties next year, with enrollment currently open. Full details on the work requirement's implementation timeline were not specified in the recap.

    Why it mattersState Medicaid officials and providers face coverage losses and administrative burden as Granite Advantage enrollees must newly document work hours or risk disenrollment.

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    NHPR
  8. Published Oct 22

    New Hampshire Hires Vendor to Automate Medicaid Work Requirement Tracking

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  9. Published Oct 20

    New Hampshire Allocates $11 Million for Rural EMS Overhaul

    New Hampshire's GO-NORTH office announced an $11 million project to strengthen rural emergency medical services, unveiled during a Concord press conference attended by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The funding, drawn from New Hampshire's Rural Health Transformation Program allocation, will provide rural EMS providers with new equipment, workforce training, and resource-sharing partnerships, plus expand mobile integrated health programs to five new sites including the Concord area and North Country. State officials say the goal is to reduce emergency room strain from patients lacking primary care by treating more needs out-of-hospital. The announcement came alongside strong signals from Kennedy ahead of the program's mandated federal rescoring, which determines whether New Hampshire continues receiving its roughly $205 million annual allocation through 2030.

    Why it mattersState Medicaid and rural health officials should note that continued federal funding hinges on annual performance rescoring, making program execution and documentation critical to sustaining the five-year, $50 billion allocation nationally.

    Read at NHPR
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  10. Published Oct 19

    New Hampshire Allocates $11M Rural Health Funds to EMS Program

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  11. Published Oct 16

    CMS Awards New Hampshire $11 Million for Rural EMS Expansion

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  12. Published Oct 13

    New Hampshire Awaits Federal Rescoring of Rural Health Funds

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  13. Published Oct 7

    State Settles Class Action Over Medicaid Home Care Shortfalls

    A class action lawsuit alleging that a state health department failed to provide all required services under a Medicaid home care program has reached a settlement. The suit claimed the state's home and community-based services program did not deliver services as mandated, affecting enrollees who depend on home-based care instead of institutional placement. Details on the settlement terms, remedies, and implementation timeline were not specified in the source material. The case underscores ongoing pressure on states to meet federal and state obligations for home care access under Medicaid.

    Why it mattersState Medicaid agencies face compliance and operational obligations to ensure home and community-based services are actually delivered as promised, and this settlement signals litigation risk when service gaps persist.

    Read at NHPR
    NHPR
  14. Published Oct 1

    New Hampshire Delays Medicaid Premiums Pending Federal Approval

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  15. Published Sep 29

    NH Committee Recommends Overhaul of Disability Abuse Reporting System

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  16. Published Sep 17

    New Hampshire ACA Marketplace Enrollment Falls 8% After Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire

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  17. Published Sep 1

    New Hampshire Disability System Records 21 Abuse Cases, 30 Deaths in First Half of 2026

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  18. Published Aug 26

    New Hampshire Medicaid-Public Health Partnership Model Offers Lessons for State Integration Efforts

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  19. Published Aug 21

    New Hampshire Food Insecurity Rises as Federal SNAP Cuts Take Effect

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  20. Published Aug 11

    New Hampshire Child Food Insecurity Rises to 15.5% in 2024

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  21. Published Jun 11

    CMS Approves New Hampshire $205M Rural Health Transformation Spending Plan

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  22. Published Jun 10

    Federal Trial Set for November on New Hampshire LTSS Program ADA Compliance

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  23. Published May 28

    New Hampshire Enacts Budget With Medicaid Copays, Premiums, and DHHS Cuts

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