'Medicaid unwinding' can be dangerous for those who need opioid addiction medications

By Stephanie Colombini

Published June 23, 2024 at 8:08 AM EDT

States overhauling Medicaid rolls have accidentally dropped eligible people from coverage, sometimes for months. That can be dangerous for those who need opioid addiction medications.

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Stephanie Colombini joined WUSF Public Media in December 2016 as Producer of Florida Matters, WUSF’s public affairs show. She’s also a reporter for WUSF’s Health News Florida project.

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