Medicaid

The new documentary "Rural Children in Crisis: Access to Missouri Oral Care" highlights disparities in dental care for children in rural Missouri — and what needs to be done to prevent young kids from experiencing tooth decay.

The Shelbina Republican talks with St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum and Jonathan Ahl about the special session around the Federal Reimbursement Allowance tax for Medicaid.

Hours after Missouri lawmakers approved an FRA extension, the governor signed 13 bills making up the $35.6 billion state budget

The Federal Reimbursement Allowance Tax on health care providers will continue funding the state’s portion of Medicaid. The House also passed a bill Wednesday defunding Planned Parenthood, but its future is unclear.

The tax on health care providers is free of controversial amendments, but the same committee passed a separate bill that would defund Planned Parenthood.

The St. Peters Republican also discussed legislation that changes policy around HIV — and the special session over a critical tax that funds Medicaid.

The tax crucial to Medicaid’s funding heads to the House after hours of behind-closed-doors discussion

Conservative legislators don’t want to renew a tax on health care providers unless they can get amendments they say are “pro-life” added.

The Senate will convene on Wednesday to start the process of approving the tax on healthcare providers that funds a large portion of the state's share of Medicaid.

The Olivette Democrat discussed the standoff over the Federal Reimbursement allowance, a special session for congressional redistricting and her bid for the 24th District Senate seat.