CMS Launches $50B Rural Health Transformation Program with Nov. 5 Deadline
CMS invites states to apply for the $50B Rural Health Transformation program aimed at improving rural health outcomes, with a Nov. 5 deadline and specific funding rules.
Texas Leads U.S. in Uninsured Children Amid Medicaid and ACA Changes
Texas reported the highest rate of uninsured children in 2024 with significant increases due to Medicaid redetermination and changes in federal ACA subsidies impacting coverage. Experts warn of further challenges from recent policy shifts.
State-Funded Health Coverage Expands for Undocumented Children and Adults
Explore how 14 states and DC use state funds to insure undocumented children and adults amid federal Medicaid and CHIP exclusions, highlighting policy designs and implementation challenges.
Health Insurance Premiums and Out-of-Pocket Costs to Rise Sharply in 2026
Explore the factors driving significant health insurance premium and out-of-pocket cost increases in 2026 across employer-sponsored plans, ACA exchanges, Medicare, and Medicaid. Understand how subsidy expirations and policy changes impact affordability and coverage.
Georgia GOP Budget Law Challenges Small Business Insurance Access
The Georgia GOP budget law introduces Medicaid rollbacks and insurance premium hikes, impacting small business healthcare access and insurance market stability.
U.S. Health Insurance Crisis Highlights Systemic Costs and Reform Challenges
The U.S. health insurance market faces significant premium hikes and systemic challenges linked to legislative changes, economic burdens, and disparities. Comparing with the U.K., the analysis highlights reform difficulties and financial implications for policy makers and insurers.
Modest Medicaid Reforms Face Political Resistance Amid Fiscal Concerns
Modest Medicaid reforms introduced work requirements and eligibility checks amid growing fiscal pressures, but faced significant political resistance despite aiming to preserve coverage for vulnerable populations.
ACA Enhanced Subsidies Set to Expire, Raising Premiums and Enrollment Risks
The impending expiration of ACA enhanced premium subsidies threatens to increase health insurance premiums significantly and reduce enrollment, impacting millions of Americans and the insurance marketplace.
Kansas Medicaid KanCare Expands Maternal Care Services and Provider Network
Kansas Medicaid's KanCare expands maternal care services, adding providers and extending postpartum coverage to support pregnant and postpartum beneficiaries through enhanced MCO contracts and reimbursement policies.
Medicaid Cuts in HR 1 Threaten Financial Stability of Oregon Healthcare Providers
Proposed Medicaid cuts in HR 1 pose financial challenges to Oregon rural hospitals and healthcare providers, potentially reducing coverage and increasing private insurance premiums.