More than 250,000 D.C. residents who rely on Medicaid won’t have to worry about losing health insurance, as Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration extended all three of its provider contracts, going against a judge’s order.
Through the mayor’s emergency order, her administration extended the contracts, including one with MedStar Health that was set to expire at the end of the month, according to Deputy Mayor Wayne Turnage.
The nine-month contract extension will give the city time to restart the bidding process and come to an agreement for future Medicaid coverage.
Bowser issued a health emergency Wednesday, which enabled city officials to do what was “necessary and appropriate” to avoid the loss of coverage and gave them the power to enter into contracts.
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