Molina Healthcare, a Medicaid managed care provider, is suing Missouri over the state's recent decision to dole out managed care services, according to a Columbia Daily Tribune report.
In February, the state awarded Medicaid managed care contracts totaling $1.1 billion to only three health plans: Centene Corp., Missouri Care and Health Care USA. Officials at Molina alleged Commissioner of Administration Doug Nelson improperly limited the number of companies that could receive a contract and changed the requirements, according to the report.
Open enrollment for Medicaid beneficiaries begins April 16. The state did not comment on any issues involved in the lawsuit.
In February, the state awarded Medicaid managed care contracts totaling $1.1 billion to only three health plans: Centene Corp., Missouri Care and Health Care USA. Officials at Molina alleged Commissioner of Administration Doug Nelson improperly limited the number of companies that could receive a contract and changed the requirements, according to the report.
Open enrollment for Medicaid beneficiaries begins April 16. The state did not comment on any issues involved in the lawsuit.
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