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knsiradio.com > 02/03/2026 > minnesota-faces-2-billion-medicaid-funding-cut-over-fraud-concerns

Minnesota Faces $2 Billion Medicaid Funding Cut Over Fraud Concerns

Minnesota Faces $2 Billion Medicaid Funding Cut Over Fraud Concerns4+ hour, 14+ min ago   (259+ words) (KNSI) " Minnesota is racing against the clock to avoid losing $2 billion in annual federal Medicaid funding after regulators rejected the state's fraud prevention plan. While appealing the CMS decision, the state is also working with federal officials. A revised corrective…...

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knsiradio.com > 10/02/2025 > minnesota-health-insurance-premiums-jump-20-for-2026-reinsurance-program-prevents-steeper-hike

Minnesota Health Insurance Premiums Jump 20% for 2026, Reinsurance Program Prevents Steeper Hike

Minnesota Health Insurance Premiums Jump 20% for 2026, Reinsurance Program Prevents Steeper Hike4+ mon, 1+ day ago   (224+ words) (KNSI) " Policyholders are likely experiencing sticker shock after the Minnesota Department of Commerce finalized rates for health insurance carriers for 2026, showing an increase of 20% for policies ... Minnesota Health Insurance Premiums Jump 20% for 2026, Reinsurance Program Prevents Steeper Hike (KNSI) " Policyholders are…...

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knsiradio.com > 08/12/2025 > centracare-restructuring-brings-layoffs-amid-rising-costs-payment-shortfalls

UPDATE: CentraCare to Lay Off 535 Employees in Major Restructuring Across Central Minnesota

UPDATE: CentraCare to Lay Off 535 Employees in Major Restructuring Across Central Minnesota5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (190+ words) (KNSI) " CentraCare, which operates St. Cloud Hospital and medical facilities throughout central Minnesota, is implementing a significant restructuring that will affect 535 employees across its 44 locations. According to the health care provider, the layoffs are mostly in administrative and support positions,…...

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knsiradio.com > 07/08/2025 > ucare-dropping-medicaid-minnesotacare-coverage-in-stearns-benton-sherburne-wright-and-other-counties-this-fall

UCare Dropping Medicaid, MinnesotaCare Coverage in Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Wright, and Other Counties This Fall

UCare Dropping Medicaid, MinnesotaCare Coverage in Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Wright, and Other Counties This Fall6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (377+ words) Customers in Benton, Chisago, Crow Wing, Pennington, Ramsey, Roseau, St. Louis, Sherburne, Wadena and Wright counties will also lose coverage. Seniors and people with disabilities will get to keep ... UCare Dropping Medicaid, MinnesotaCare Coverage in Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Wright, and…...