The Trump administration must decide whether to defend Biden-era mental health parity regulations requiring insurers to provide equitable mental health and addiction coverage. The decision impacts access, insurer compliance, and employer health plans.

UnitedHealth Group cuts profit forecasts due to higher Medicare Advantage care costs and lower coding revenue, highlighting challenges in Medicare Advantage management and insurance financials.

The Bridge to Medicaid Act proposes temporary premium subsidies to close the Medicaid coverage gap for over 100,000 Alabamians in non-expansion states, enhancing access to affordable healthcare starting in 2026.

Conservative think tank PUP Research recommends extending ACA premium tax credits to maintain affordable health insurance coverage amid proposed Medicaid cuts, emphasizing market stability and bipartisan support.

Arkansas submits ARHOME Medicaid expansion renewal with revised work requirements and legislative Act 774 aims for $260M+ taxpayer savings.

A loophole in the Affordable Care Act has led to the sales of low-cost health insurance plans by a former sitcom writer, raising concerns about coverage adequacy and regulatory compliance in the U.S. health insurance market.

New bipartisan legislation introduced to provide up to $5 million grants helping Alabama's rural hospitals at risk of closing. Focus on sustaining healthcare access and local economies.

House Republicans propose Medicaid funding caps that could reduce federal support, impacting state budgets and Medicaid coverage for millions, particularly in expansion states like California.

California's Medi-Cal program confronts budget challenges due to rising costs and potential federal Medicaid cuts. State Senator Akilah Weber Pierson outlines priorities for coverage amid fiscal constraints.

Health insurance coverage for prescription medications declined with increased restrictions in 2025, impacted by pharmacy benefit manager policies and limited regulations.