AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedicaid & SNAP Pressure in Maryland: State leaders say changes tied to the “Big Beautiful Bill” are already cutting SNAP for more than 36,000 Marylanders, with new work rules and tighter eligibility reviews set to hit about 320,000 people in the Medicaid expansion starting Jan. 1, 2027—officials warn up to 152,000 could lose coverage, though some losses may come from paperwork. Cancer Care Prior Authorization Simplified: Aetna Medicaid is bundling multiple prior authorization requests into one for eligible Medicaid members in Maryland and seven other states, aiming to reduce delays for lymphoma and other cancer treatment plans. Hospital Expansion in Baltimore: LifeBridge Health’s Sinai Hospital is expanding and renovating its emergency department, doubling space while keeping operations running during a multi-year construction effort. Public Health & Access: A new Maryland Safe Staffing law takes effect, requiring hospital nurse staffing plans by 2028 (without setting ratios). Food Assistance & Health Costs: Maryland’s Medicaid and SNAP changes are also raising concerns about broader health coverage fallout as eligibility reviews become more frequent.
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