{"id":1791855,"date":"2023-01-01T07:04:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-01T12:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1791855"},"modified":"2023-01-01T07:05:20","modified_gmt":"2023-01-01T12:05:20","slug":"15-million-americans-set-to-lose-medical-coverage-as-public-health-emergency-ends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/15-million-americans-set-to-lose-medical-coverage-as-public-health-emergency-ends\/","title":{"rendered":"15 million Americans will lose medical coverage after a Public Health Emergency ends"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F15-million-americans-set-to-lose-medical-coverage-as-public-health-emergency-ends%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1791855&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47-->\n<p>America is facing a health crisis and it isn\u2019t made up of bacteria or viruses\u2014instead, it\u2019s an impending medical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/t-insurance\">insurance<\/a> meltdown.<\/p>\n<p>An estimated 15 million Americans could lose their health coverage starting Jan. 11, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>It is because after three years of COVID-19 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/t-public-health-emergency\">public health emergency<\/a>, the shield of continuous coverage offered by Medicaid and the\u00a0Children\u2019s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) will end.<\/p>\n<p>After the state-of-emergency expires, regular income requirements will be enforced and restrictions applied. This will disqualify millions who\u2019ve benefited from congressional legislation passed in 2020 preventing disenrollment for the duration of the COVID pandemic.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4948084\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/img.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/12\/27\/student-stressed-1200x800.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy size-medium wp-image-4948084\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/themes\/eet\/images\/white.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/student-stressed-600x400-1.jpg\" alt=\"Epoch Times Photo\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"   style=\"display:none\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4948084\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/student-stressed-600x400-1.jpg\" alt=\"Epoch Times Photo\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/noscript><\/figcaption><\/a> Some college students may experience mental health issues because of the stress of living away from their families, being separated from their family and caring for their own needs. (vladgphoto\/Shutterstock)<\/figure>\n<p>The end is nearing and health care officials are already anticipating the fallout.<\/p>\n<p>Although the administration of President Joe Biden has tentatively set Jan. 11 as the termination date, many analysts believe that it will be extended. That\u2019s because White House officials promised a 60-day notice before making it official.<\/p>\n<p>Even with an extension, it\u2019s only delaying the inevitable, according to industry insiders. The national health system will continue to see an avalanche from the newly uninsured.<\/p>\n<p>According to an estimate, 15 million children and adults will not be enrolled after the end of the health crisis.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aspe.hhs.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/404a7572048090ec1259d216f3fd617e\/aspe-end-mcaid-continuous-coverage_IB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">analysis<\/a>\u00a0From the Office of Assistant Secretary for Planning Evaluation. 8.2 Million of those children will be no longer eligible for Medicaid. Another 5.3 million children also won\u2019t qualify for CHIP.<\/p>\n<p>A mere third of those waiting to be expelled from the insurance marketplace will be eligible for tax credits or any other programs. Millions will be left in uncertainty, unable to find affordable insurance.<\/p>\n<p>Some analysts expect that the cost of doctor visits will rise because of this high number, particularly in the emergency department.<\/p>\n<h2>It is too expensive to cover<\/h2>\n<p>Others say it will contribute to America\u2019s spiraling mental health crisis, which currently affects more than 50 million people.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u00a0talk about this at work a lot. From the human perspective, it\u2019s not just CHIP and Medicaid, it\u2019s also disability plans. That\u2019s what we\u2019re most worried about, disability and seniors,\u201d Amanda Jones, The Epoch Times.<\/p>\n<p>Jones, a senior healthcare professional, has been working with U.S. health-care programs for 14 year. She says it won\u2019t be as simple as just rolling back into the program once the state of emergency expires.<\/p>\n<p>For many people using subsidized plans, any other coverage is too costly. Those who don\u2019t qualify for alternative, affordable care plans will likely just go without, according to Jones.<\/p>\n<p>There are many options for affordable private coverage that can be found in every state.<\/p>\n<h2>Slipping through cracks<\/h2>\n<p>One study in 2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhealth.org\/press-release\/112-million-americans-struggle-to-afford-healthcare\/\">showed<\/a> A staggering 112 million Americans are unable to afford health insurance. In the same report, 93 percent said they felt the benefits aren\u2019t worth the high price tag.<\/p>\n<p>Another problem is the coverage gap. Even a small interruption in coverage can cause a bottleneck at an administrative level for many specialists and doctors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith a lapse in coverage, getting people back into their routine with their medical doctors is complicated,\u201d Jones explained.<\/p>\n<p>A harsh reality is that many people will not be able to afford private health insurance due to their income requirements. The most likely people to drop through the gap will be those who are least able to afford coverage. This results in a higher cost for medical services over the long term. \u201cHigher administrative costs in health care will get passed onto other customers. There will also be a lot more emergency room visits,\u201d She spoke.<\/p>\n<p>Jones also noted that a lot of current Medicaid and CHIP members wouldn\u2019t lose total coverage, but a lot of their benefits. This is especially true for those who rely heavily on prescription medications and regular visits to the doctor.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3916130\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/img.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/07\/23\/shutterstock_303759458.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy size-medium wp-image-3916130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/themes\/eet\/images\/white.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_303759458-600x400-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hands,Of,Concerned,Women,For,A,Medical,Report,Written,By\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3916130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_303759458-600x400-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hands,Of,Concerned,Women,For,A,Medical,Report,Written,By\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/noscript><\/figcaption><\/a> Many people don&#8217;t consider disease-specific insurance until they have all their essentials. (Bacho\/Shutterstock)<\/figure>\n<p>Medicaid enrollment <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/newsroom\/press-releases\/new-medicaid-and-chip-enrollment-snapshot-shows-almost-10-million-americans-enrolled-coverage-during\">surged<\/a> In 2021, 80 million people joined the union. This was a new record. This is largely due to the fact that many people lost their jobs and had no coverage options.<\/p>\n<p>In March 2020, Congress passed legislation to protect insurance coverage. Enrollment skyrocketed because the only restriction for states to receive the increased federal funding under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act was the prohibition of disenrolling individuals using Medicaid in an emergency.<\/p>\n<p>Jones says Biden\u2019s 60-day notice is a drop in the bucket. \u201cSixty days in the business world is like, a week. It\u2019ll be a huge strain on care coordinators.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Some industry workers predict that the U.S. mental crisis will worsen, with seniors and children the most affected.<\/p>\n<h2>Mental Health Impact<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIf you think the mental health crisis is bad now with the increase in suicide, just wait until the underserved lose their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/t-healthcare\">healthcare<\/a>,\u201d\u00a0\u00a0Dr. Kimberly Parker told The Epoch Times.<\/p>\n<p>Parker is a licensed therapist and runs\u00a0Healthy Mind Counseling and Nutrition. She believes that losing insurance will help you cope with stress, anxiety, or other mental health issues.<\/p>\n<p>Offering sliding scale fees and some pro bono services, Parker\u2019s goal is to create greater accessibility for those in need of mental health care, but don\u2019t have the budget for it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLosing coverage is going to cause a domino effect and when we are speaking of medical issues, you can\u2019t deny someone because they do not have insurance,\u201d She spoke.<\/p>\n<p>Yet many Americans already tread water in that exact scenario: without insurance, they can\u2019t afford mental health services.<\/p>\n<p>Uninsured adults who experience moderate to severe anxiety and depression are more likely than others to choose mental health services.<\/p>\n<p>A<a href=\"https:\/\/healthpayerintelligence.com\/news\/uninsured-adults-less-likely-to-access-mental-healthcare-services#:~:text=Uninsured%20adults%20with%20moderate%20to%20severe%20symptoms%20were%20more%20likely,adults%20reported%20not%20receiving%20treatment.\"> reported<\/a> 62 percent of uninsured U.S. adults needing access to mental health services aren\u2019t receiving treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Comparatively, 35% of Medicaid beneficiaries are without access to mental care.<\/p>\n<h2>Compare Plans<\/h2>\n<p>Then there&#8217;s the children.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly one-fifth of all minors have mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/childrensmentalhealth\/access.html\">according<\/a> According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Only 20% of patients are able access the appropriate care.<\/p>\n<p>It all boils down to dollars and cents.<\/p>\n<p>And though major coverage changes are on the horizon for millions, some insurance insiders say it\u2019s not all bad news.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are many changes about to happen.\u00a0Medicaid recipients will not be automatically renewed \u2026 If they don\u2019t meet the requirements, their home state may have a marketplace where they can compare plans that are subsidized,\u201d senior vice president of operations at Smart Financial,\u00a0 Michael Orefice, told The Epoch Times.<\/p>\n<p>Orefice pointed out that while costs have risen\u00a0for most health insurance plans due to inflation, there are more subsidies than ever available in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith that said, you may experience changes with emergency measures lifted, like having to stick with in-network doctors,\u201d He said.<\/p>\n<p>For those who don\u2019t qualify for subsidized plans, Orefice says people will need to shop around. A high-deductible plan is often the most affordable. He also noted that children who are no longer eligible for Medicaid can still be on their parent\u2019s plan until age 26.<\/p>\n<p>Jones added that the real pinch from people dropping off Medicaid and CHIP won\u2019t hit until 12 to 14 months after the public health emergency ends.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s when the other shoe will drop for both the administrative and patient ends of health care. But she said that those who have prescriptions will feel the effects quicker.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the end of the day, this will be a big disruption for a lot of people,\u201d Jones said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"author_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"one_author_block round\">\n<div class=\"top_row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/author-autumn-spredemann\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WEB_AutumnSpredemann.jpg\" alt=\"Autumn Spredemann\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>Autumn is a South American-based reporter for The Epoch Times, covering primarily Latin American topics.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>America is facing a health crisis and it isn\u2019t made up of bacteria or viruses\u2014instead, it\u2019s an impending medical insurance meltdown. An estimated 15 million Americans could lose their health coverage starting Jan. 11, 2023. 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