The federal portal that funnels money to state Medicaid programs suddenly stopped working on Tuesday, throwing a wrench in the system that supports healthcare for low-income Americans. While the technical glitch didn’t immediately halt Medicaid services, it sparked worry about delayed payments for doctors, hospitals, and clinics.

A red banner on the Payment Management Services portal warned state Medicaid offices about potential payment hold-ups tied to recent executive actions. The outage raised questions about whether federal funds would arrive on time, especially with February 1st—a key payment date—just days away.

Officials reassured the public that Medicaid services would continue uninterrupted despite the hiccup. “We’re aware of the issue and working to resolve it as quickly as possible,” said a White House spokesperson. States confirmed they were still processing benefits and payments, but some Medicaid agencies remained on edge, unsure if the portal would remain stable.

By Tuesday afternoon, a handful of states, including Connecticut, regained access to the system. However, the broader concerns lingered, with officials wondering if the outage was linked to broader federal funding freezes. For now, patients and providers are keeping their fingers crossed that the issue gets fixed before the month’s payments are due.