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(JD) · Nov 02, 2010, 08:14 PM

Yes, the health care reform act has caused people to lose their own insurances (generally because the business they work for has to end it, or has gone out of business) and in general has caused an increase in enrolment in medicaid. States don't have the funds to handle the increase, and thus have to cut benefits for all to give benefits to all.

Quote:

Medicaid is at the heart of the nation's health reform.

The program is slated to cover roughly half of the 32 million U.S. residents expected to obtain health insurance under the overhaul. However, CMS officials are not content to wait until Medicaid eligibility significantly expands in 2014 and are trying to boost program enrollment now.

A number of new reports highlight the current challenges facing Medicaid. Soaring enrollment figures and limited state funds raise worries about the program's long-term prognosis. Moreover, many states are leaning on federal matching dollars obtained through Medicaid as an all-purpose crutch to balance their budgets. As a result, the program has needed high-profile funding infusions to help states overcome projected revenue shortfalls and prevent broad layoffs and cuts.

Read more: http://www.californiahealthline.org/...#ixzz14B3wTUOq

Though that author is in CA, the basics are the same for most States.

Hang tight... we'll know better what is going to occur by the end of the year I think.

I haven't received my open season packet myself, and am wondering if they held it until after elections??? For some reason?? If it goes up, I may have to end my private insurance and go on the State's back as well.