Medicaid in Focus: What Audiologists Need to Know Now

With the recent changes to Medicaid, the Academy is preparing audiologists with the new one-pager, “Audiology in Medicaid”, an exclusive member resource designed to educate on the potential policy shifts and how audiologists can take meaningful action. The Academy created this new resource in preparation for the upcoming State Policy Advocate Network (SPAN) meeting, where leaders from state audiology organizations attend to discuss issues affecting audiology in their states. This month’s meeting focuses on Medicaid, a foundational program that provides health care coverage for millions.

The “Big Beautiful Bill”, which recently passed out of Congress, includes changes to Medicaid’s funding and eligibility requirements structure. These shifts could have significant ripple effects across state programs, as Medicaid funding makes up a significant portion of their annual budgets. The Academy created this briefing to ensure audiologists are prepared with the tools they need to advocate for their patients and practices. The one-pager walks you through:

• How Medicaid is funded
• What proposed federal changes could mean at the state level
• Steps you can take to stay engaged in local advocacy

The Academy remains committed to supporting audiologists with up-to-date, actionable resources. Whether you’re attending SPAN or simply want to stay ahead of policy trends, this one-pager is a must-read.