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Congress Proposes Shift to High-5 Pay Basis for Federal Retirement Benefits Starting 2028

Congress proposes changing federal retirement annuity calculations from high-3 to high-5 pay basis starting 2028, impacting federal employee pensions and government retirement costs.

ASTRO Supports Prior Authorization Reform in Medicare Advantage to Improve Cancer Care

ASTRO backs bipartisan legislation to reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization, aiming to reduce cancer treatment delays and improve care outcomes.

Illinois Considers Reforming Auto Insurance Rates to Focus on Driving Records

Illinois Auto Insurance rates favor credit and ZIP codes over driving records, prompting new legislation for greater transparency and fairness.

Federal Employees Face Uncertainty Amid Proposed Retirement Benefit Changes

Federal employees confront uncertainty as Congress debates changes to retirement benefits, including annuity calculations and FERS supplements, impacting their career decisions and financial planning.

New Bill Proposes Medicare Copay Cap for Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Bipartisan legislation aims to cap Medicare coinsurance costs for services at ambulatory surgical centers, promoting cost-effective healthcare and reducing patient expenses.

Challenges in Passing GOP Domestic Agenda Spark Medicaid and Deficit Debates

House Freedom Caucus challenges Republican leadership on Medicaid payment cuts and deficit spending in major domestic agenda bill, affecting GOP unity and legislative timing.

House Committee Advances GOP Medicaid Overhaul with $625B Cuts

House Energy and Commerce Committee advances Republican Medicaid overhaul expected to cut federal spending by $625 billion, introduce work requirements, and impact 10 million Americans' coverage.

Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Bipartisan Bill Extending Eviction Timelines

Oklahoma Governor vetoed Senate Bill 128, which would have extended eviction timelines to aid tenants. The veto raises debates on balancing landlord interests and tenant protections amid rising eviction rates.

House Ways and Means Committee Marathon Markup Tackles Major Tax, Healthcare Bill

The House Ways and Means committee conducted an unprecedented marathon markup session exceeding 18 hours to debate President Trump's comprehensive tax and healthcare bill, including critical Medicaid and ACA amendments. This intense legislative process highlights challenges in shaping U.S. healthcare and tax policy.

Alabama Lawmakers Propose Bridge to Medicaid Act for Uninsured Residents

Alabama Democrats propose the Bridge to Medicaid Act to extend health insurance subsidies to over 100,000 uninsured low-income residents in the state, addressing gaps from Medicaid non-expansion.