"Challenges and Solutions in Medicaid Coverage: Unwinding, Renewal, and Assistance Efforts"

Following the end of a three-year pause on eligibility checks due to the Covid pandemic, at least 13 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid in 2023, with Texas experiencing the highest number of disenrollments. The process, known as Medicaid "unwinding," has led to significant challenges for families like Erica Olenski's, whose son with brain cancer faced a lapse in coverage due to administrative issues. Despite efforts to resolve these problems, many, including children, have been affected, with over 3.2 million children experiencing a net decline in Medicaid enrollment. The situation underscores the critical nature of Medicaid for those with severe health conditions and the difficulties faced during the unwinding process.