About 40,000 Medicaid recipients in West Virginia are not meeting the new federal work requirements taking effect in January, meaning they could lose their health coverage next year, according to the latest estimate from the state Department of Human Services. Read more here: 40,000 WV Medicaid recipients not meeting work requirements, state estimates • West Virginia Watch
It will be VERY important for your staff to VERIFY Medicaid coverage for patients after January 1, 2027. Medicaid enrollees may not be aware of their loss of coverage. Staff should be proactive to make sure dental work is not billed to Medicaid if the patient is no longer covered by Medicaid.
