HHS orders Ohio to remove transgender references from federally funded youth sexual education materials, impacting compliance and funding in youth prisons.

Healthcare policy and insurance coverage issues, including Medicaid cuts and ACA subsidy expirations, are central to the 2026 U.S. midterm elections amid regulatory challenges at CDC and HHS.

Colorado enacts $100 million state funding to limit premium hikes after ACA enhanced tax credits expire, emphasizing reinsurance and federal subsidy roles.

Florida risks a major health insurance crisis as ACA premium tax credits expire in 2025, threatening coverage for millions and increasing premiums significantly, especially in Miami-Dade.

Maryland’s $2.7B Medicaid funding cuts tighten eligibility and reduce access to primary and specialty care, impacting long-term care and rural health providers.

Colorado mandates insurers to revise 2026 individual market rates factoring in new state funding amid federal subsidy expiration risks, moderating premium hikes.

Medicare covers essential dental and sensory treatments for seniors but excludes routine check-ups and preventive care, impacting senior health insurance planning.

Explore mental health challenges among seniors and how Medicare Advantage and Part D plans support treatment, therapy, and prevention for older adults.

Rural hospitals in New Hampshire face growing financial losses due to increased Medicare Advantage enrollment, driven by lower reimbursements and administrative complexities, impacting patient care and hospital operations.

Milliman's 2025 Retiree Health Cost Index estimates a $388,000 healthcare savings need for a typical 65-year-old couple, highlighting cost trends influenced by coverage type and regulation.