As feds slash Medicaid, privately insured patients could pay more, DE hospital officials say

As feds slash Medicaid, privately insured patients could pay more, DE hospital officials say

Why Should Delaware Care?Medicaid covers about a quarter of Delaware’s population. But new federal spending reductions and eligibility requirements could see tens of thousands in the state lose their coverage. On top of that, privately insured patients could also feel the pinch as hospitals look to close revenue gaps.  Privately insured patients could face higher costs in the wake of an estimated $840 billion cut to Medicaid over the next decade…