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Poverty-related issues in the news, from the Institute for Research on Poverty

Medicaid and Prenatal Coverage – Nebraska

Medicaid status up in the air for some pregnant women, By JoAnne Young, February 14, 2010, Lincoln Journal Star: “Jeanette Ducheneaux got the letter more than a week ago. It said her unborn child, due in March, no longer qualified for prenatal care under Medicaid and that coverage would be cut off as of March 1. Her own coverage — she had formerly not qualified — and the coverage of any other family members — for her other children who now qualify — would be reviewed this month, the letter said. If anything changed, another notice would be sent. In other words… we’ll let you know…”