Tag: Medicaid

Medicare Plans Stable as Medicaid Faces Changes - Benefits Review Encouraged

Medicare remains stable amid upcoming Medicaid changes in 2026. Review benefits and prepare for Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment, Oct 15–Dec 7. Expert tips on plan adjustments and coverage details.

Medicaid Expansion Challenges Access to Care for Vulnerable Populations

Studies reveal Medicaid expansion under ACA has complicated access to care for vulnerable groups, increasing wait times and reducing appointment availability. Learn about impacts on Medicaid spending and provider capacity.

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.

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.

US Health Subsidy Reform: Targeting Fraud and Eligibility Verification

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill implements reforms to curb fraud in Obamacare subsidies and Medicaid, restricting illegal immigrant access and enhancing subsidy eligibility verification to protect taxpayer funds.

Michigan Senator Flags Healthcare Funding Cuts in Federal Legislation

Senator Elissa Slotkin highlights potential adverse impacts of federal Medicaid cuts and hospital funding reductions on Michigan healthcare services and insurance costs.

U.S. Sterilization Coverage and Access: Policies, Trends, and Market Implications

Comprehensive overview of sterilization coverage, insurance policies, provider restrictions, and post-Dobbs trends affecting family planning in the U.S.

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.

Medicaid Coverage for Nursing Home Care: Eligibility, Risks, and Financial Pressures

Explore Medicaid's role in funding nursing home care, eligibility requirements, risks of coverage loss, and financial pressures facing providers and states amid a rising senior population.