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Tag: Healthcare Policy

Oregon Awards $1.8M in Grants to Support Health Insurance Enrollment Transition

Oregon allocates $1.8 million in grants to community organizations to aid residents transitioning from Oregon Health Plan to private insurance for the upcoming enrollment period.

Connecticut Insurance Department Reviews 2026 Health Insurance Rate Requests Amid ACA Subsidy Uncertainty

Connecticut Insurance Department reviews 2026 health insurance rate increase requests amid federal ACA subsidy expirations, affecting premiums and coverage accessibility.

Colorado Medicaid Expansion Spurs Budget Strains Amid Upcoming Federal Cuts

Colorado's Medicaid program growth pressures its state budget, with rising costs and upcoming federal funding cuts from the Big Beautiful Bill Act creating fiscal challenges.

Virginia Foxx's Legislative Impact on Healthcare and Insurance Regulation

Analysis of Virginia Foxx's legislative positions affecting healthcare, insurance regulation, and employer health data management, with insights into compliance and market implications.

DACA Recipients Lose ACA Marketplace Coverage Following Regulatory Changes

More than 11,000 DACA beneficiaries will lose ACA marketplace and Basic Health Programs coverage starting August due to new federal regulations reversing prior eligibility.

Senator Kelly Highlights Impact of Medicaid and Social Security Changes in Arizona

Senator Kelly outlines significant effects of recent Medicaid and Social Security policy changes in Arizona, focusing on coverage loss, work requirements, and bipartisan legislative efforts.

Congressional Opposition Mounts Against CMS Medicare Prior Authorization Expansion

Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander and colleagues urge CMS to halt the proposed expansion of prior authorization in Traditional Medicare, citing risks to patient care and administrative burdens.

2026 Medicare Part D Updates: Premium Increases, Penalties, and Cost Caps

Explore the 2026 Medicare Part D updates including premium increases, delayed enrollment penalties, and maximum out-of-pocket caps for prescription drugs, with insights into Medicare Advantage plan impacts.

CMS Proposes Voluntary Medicaid and Medicare GLP-1 Coverage Trial

CMS plans a voluntary five-year trial allowing state Medicaid and Medicare Part D plans to cover GLP-1 weight management drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, starting in 2026-27 amid pricing and coverage challenges.

Understanding the Medicare Cliff: Transitioning from Medicaid at 65

Explore the Medicare cliff phenomenon where older adults lose Medicaid coverage at 65, leading to increased Medicare costs and coverage changes. Understand eligibility, cost differences, and programs to ease the transition.