North Carolina’s House budget plan for fiscal years 2026-2027 includes Medicaid funding changes, child care subsidy increases, mental health service cuts, and controversy over funding for the UNC-Duke children’s hospital. Key stakeholders weigh in on implications.
House Republican legislation to expand Trump-era tax cuts includes major Medicaid reductions that threaten funding for home health services and could affect over 10 million Americans, sparking concerns among healthcare workers and advocacy groups.
Medicaid enrollment has surged in rural areas like Arizona's Gila County, driving debate over proposed cuts, work requirements, and program compliance amid concerns about health access and government spending.
Analysis of the One Big Beautiful Bill's proposed Medicaid cuts shows potential coverage losses for 7.7 million Americans, with concerns over work requirements and eligibility changes.
Explore the impact of proposed federal Medicaid cuts on Arizona's Gila County, highlighting local reliance on the program despite conservative political views.
A new analysis reveals extensive Medicaid spending waste tied to weakened eligibility verification rules since 2012 and estimates future improper payments could total $2 trillion. Legislative reforms aim to restore verification and reduce fraud without cutting care for eligible recipients.
Proposed federal tax and spending bill could cut Medicaid and ACA subsidies in Washington, potentially affecting over 274,000 insured residents and threatening healthcare access in rural areas.
House Republicans pass bill altering Medicaid and SNAP programs, introducing work requirements and funding restrictions, potentially reducing health coverage for millions. Analysis of legislative impacts on insurance and healthcare access.
Explore how rising diabetes-driven kidney failure is escalating Medicare costs and straining transplant resources, highlighting the need for early intervention and Medicaid's critical role.
CMS ramps up oversight to stop misuse of Medicaid funds for noncitizen coverage, enforcing federal eligibility rules and recouping improper spending.
