Millions dropped from Medicaid in post-Covid eligibility reviews despite concerns over errors

Over 1 million people nationwide have lost Medicaid coverage in recent months due to eligibility reviews, with many removed for failure to submit paperwork.
States with the highest drop rates include Florida, Arkansas, Idaho, Kansas, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, and West Virginia.
Advocates worry many households cut may still include eligible members, like children, as Medicaid income limits are higher for kids.
Some states have fallen behind on eligibility reviews, creating a backlog of unprocessed cases..
The Biden administration has criticized some states for rushing the process and dropping recipients still entitled to coverage..