Health insurance enrollment for New York's 2026 Affordable Care Act marketplace opens amid uncertainty over the future of enhanced federal subsidies affecting affordability and consumer choices.
Medicare Part B premiums increase to generate $14 billion in revenue amid rising outpatient and managed care costs, impacting seniors and Medicare Advantage plans.
The Trump administration announces agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower prices and expand Medicare coverage for weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, effective 2026.
Explore how political donations and regulatory delays have impacted Medicare coverage and spending on costly skin substitute products lacking scientific validation.
USDA discontinues Household Food Security Report as federal nutrition assistance programs face cuts and new Medicaid work requirements loom, complicating tracking of hunger trends.
The No UPCODE Act aims to save taxpayers $124 billion by curbing Medicare overbilling practices by insurers like UnitedHealthcare, promoting fiscal responsibility and enhancing Medicare program sustainability.
D.C. initiates a two-year phaseout of the Health Care Alliance, an insurance program covering 30,000 residents without alternative options, raising concerns on healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
In 2026, Minnesota Medicare Advantage plans face average premium hikes of nearly 18% amid provider exits and market disruptions, challenging seniors' coverage options and enrollment decisions.
Federal budget cuts to Medicaid pose risks to coverage and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, affecting millions reliant on specialized care and long-term support.
Medicare's updated physician fee schedule includes efficiency adjustments and recalculations that will reduce payments for many doctors, impacting physician income and patient access. Workforce shortages and policy adjustments underscore significant challenges in Medicare reimbursement.
