'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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