redetermination
/ˌriːdɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definition
The formal administrative process of reassessing whether a person continues to meet the eligibility requirements for government-funded benefits like Medicaid.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'determinare', meaning 'to limit or set bounds,' combined with the prefix 're-' (again). It entered English to describe the act of deciding or establishing something anew.
In the news
The article notes that new, frequent documentation requirements for Medicaid eligibility redeterminations create an administrative burden that causes many eligible people to lose their health coverage. This process is highlighted as a significant barrier to maintaining consistent access to psychiatric care.
Medicaid and SNAP cuts are exacerbating the intertwined problems of hunger and mental illness
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