Tag: Medicaid

North Carolina Faces Rising Health Insurance Premiums and Medicaid Changes in 2026

Explore how new federal legislation will raise health insurance premiums, expand Medicaid work requirements, and affect healthcare funding in North Carolina starting in 2026.

Medicare-X Choice Act Reintroduced to Expand Affordable Public Insurance Option

U.S. Senators reintroduce Medicare-X Choice Act to create a public health insurance option aimed at expanding coverage, reducing costs, and increasing competition within ACA and Medicare frameworks.

Congress Debates Healthcare Affordability, CMS Proposes 2027 Medicare Policy Updates

Explore key 2025 updates on healthcare affordability debates in Congress, CMS 2027 Medicare policy proposals, PBM reform legislation, and HHS AI strategy shaping U.S. insurance and Medicare landscapes.

ADA Urges Senate to Prioritize Oral Health in Health Care Cost Strategies

The ADA urges Senate to prioritize oral health in health care cost strategies, emphasizing prevention, insurance transparency, and expanded dental benefits to reduce overall expenses.

California Health Care Foundation Opposes Policy Threatening Immigrant Health Coverage

California Health Care Foundation opposes proposed DHS changes to the Public Charge rule that could cause significant Medicaid disenrollment among immigrants, threatening health coverage and public health equity in California.

Illinois Brothers Indicted for $300 Million COVID-19 Health Care Fraud Scheme

Two Illinois brothers indicted for a $300 million COVID-19 testing fraud targeting Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers with health care fraud and money laundering charges.

Medicare-X Choice Act Proposes Affordable Public Health Option Across U.S.

The Medicare-X Choice Act aims to create a public health insurance option nation-wide, enhancing affordability, coverage, and competition amid Medicaid cuts and ACA tax credit expirations.

CMS Proposes Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Changes for 2027, Emphasizes Integrated Care for Duals

CMS's 2027 Proposed Rule for Medicare Advantage revises Star Ratings by focusing on clinical quality and member experience, delaying equity-focused rewards, and enhancing integrated care for dual-eligible populations.

Medicare-X Choice Act Reintroduced to Establish Public Health Insurance Option

The Medicare-X Choice Act reintroduced to create a public health insurance option, aiming to expand coverage, reduce costs, and increase competition amid Medicaid cuts and ACA tax credit expirations.

NY Lawmakers Call for Health Department Review of Optum's Network Changes

New York lawmakers request health department review of Optum's network exclusions and clinic closures amid Medicaid and Medicare changes affecting healthcare access.