Congress Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce Bridge to Medicaid Act to cover uninsured Alabamians The bill offers a temporary healthcare option for over 100,000 Alabamians in the Medicaid coverage gap until the state expands. StaffMay 9, 2025
Legislature Bill allowing Farmers Federation to offer health plans goes to governor The legislation faced criticism over lack of oversight and protections for pre-existing conditions. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2025
Legislature Alfa health plans move toward final Senate vote More than 30 Alabama health care and community organizations signed onto a letter urging legislators to oppose the plans. Jacob HolmesApril 23, 2025
Legislature Bill authorizing ALFA health plans heads to Senate after battle over insurance oversight Rep. David Faulkner has championed the bill as an opportunity to reduce the costs of health care coverage for the state's farmers. Jacob HolmesApril 11, 2025
Legislature House committee adds protections to bill authorizing ALFA health plans Amendments to the bill ensure coverage for mental health and prescription drugs, plus protections from cancellation due to a medical event. Jacob HolmesApril 9, 2025
Legislature Public debates debut legislation to allow Farm Bureau health plans The debut of the bill in committee drew members of the public to fight for and against the novel health option. Jacob HolmesApril 3, 2025
Legislature Advocates call on state lawmakers to expand Medicaid, oppose farm bureau health plans Alabama is one of just 10 states that has not yet expanded Medicaid coverage, and advocates said the Medicaid gap can be deadly. Jacob HolmesFebruary 26, 2025
Legislature Bill prioritizing private insurance coverage of children’s healthcare passes committee The proposal would give judges the power to mandate that a child currently covered by Medicaid be added to a parent's employer-provided insurance. Alex JobinFebruary 20, 2025
Opinion Opinion | What they‘re not telling you about the Farm Bureau’s health plans Put simply, ALFA is seeking legislation that would give them ability to deny coverage to anyone with a pre-existing condition. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of AlabamaFebruary 20, 2025
Health 30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays The coalition calling for an end to delays in patient care caused by prior authorizations has grown to 30 organizations. StaffJanuary 24, 2025