Wisconsin lawmakers passed a bill classifying gig drivers as independent contractors, exempting them from traditional labor protections but introducing a portable benefits program. The legislation impacts gig economy insurance and labor regulations.
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed several bills impacting healthcare coverage and workers' compensation, citing cost concerns and fiscal responsibility amid budget challenges.
The US House budget reconciliation bill proposes Medicaid spending cuts and enrollment reductions, significantly impacting adults aged 50 and older with complex care needs. Changes include work requirements and eligibility redetermination, affecting dual-eligible and Medicaid-only populations.
The proposed reduction and moratorium on Medicaid provider taxes in ACA expansion states could significantly cut federal Medicaid spending, impact hospital funding, and reduce coverage.
Proposed federal budget cuts could slash New Jersey's health care spending by $19 billion over nine years, impacting Medicaid, ACA subsidies, hospitals, and insurance premiums, with significant effects on vulnerable populations and the state's economy.
Texas nonprofit MHP Salud faces funding cuts to its ACA Navigator program, impacting health insurance enrollment services amid CMS efforts to streamline federal spending.
Federal budget cuts to Medicaid and the ACA could leave 16 million Americans uninsured, with Georgia particularly vulnerable due to its Medicaid policies and high uninsured rates.
Enhanced ACA subsidies for nearly 500,000 Pennsylvanians may end in December, potentially increasing health insurance premiums by 82% next year. Senate budget talks have yet to include premium tax credits renewal.
Research shows that Medicaid cuts risk severing crucial patient-primary care connections, leading to worse health outcomes and higher costs. Stable insurance ensures preventive care and lowers emergency visits and spending.
HealthEdge's 2025 Healthcare Consumer Report shows 51% of consumers now see health insurance as a partner in care, highlighting digital engagement and AI adoption challenges.
