{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Hope Exchange","title":"Exploring Medicaid w/ Yolanda from Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7ac234a8\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2277,"description":"In this episode of \"The Hope Exchange,\" hosts Kim Madsen and Ashley Kjos speak with Yolanda, Managing Attorney at Minnesota Legal Aid, about the critical role of Medicaid (Medical Assistance). They discuss eligibility requirements, including coverage for low-income families and the possibility of Medicaid serving as primary or secondary insurance. Yolanda highlights recent challenges following the end of pandemic-related protections (\"The Big Unwinding\"), emphasizing the importance of navigators in guiding individuals through renewals, documentation, and appeals. The conversation underscores the necessity of community resources, such as Minnesota Legal Aid and Woodland Centers, in supporting individuals through complex healthcare processes.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PBrrhl3_Kkzs0JUkEPCYLv0NHXN8atRVYnWcLZ3x6QQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hODRl/YmRkOGVjNTIzMjBh/ZWVhMDUwZjViYTY3/Zjk2NC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}