The U.S. government shutdown enters its 13th day amid stalled negotiations over healthcare funding and federal appropriations, disrupting government operations and impacting insurance regulatory activities.
Congress faces a government shutdown deadline on October 1 as debate continues over continuing resolution and federal appropriations, impacting ACA subsidies and health programs funding.
Detailed analysis of the $1.5 trillion healthcare subsidy proposal, Medicaid changes, and their implications for U.S. healthcare spending and policy.
House Republicans introduce a stopgap funding bill extending federal budgets through November, adding security funds amid shutdown risks. Democrats seek healthcare funding cuts reconsideration. Senate needs bipartisan support for passage.
The Congressional Budget Office warns the new tax and spending law may trigger nearly $500 billion in Medicare cuts over 10 years via S-PAYGO sequestration, impacting providers, rural hospitals, and Medicare Advantage plans.
The U.S. House budget reconciliation bill proposes significant Medicaid and SNAP cuts and large tax reductions, raising concerns about safety net erosion, rising federal debt, and increased income inequality.
House Budget Committee advances Medicaid cuts and tax extensions in a rushed bill contributing to U.S. credit downgrade and fiscal challenges. Impact on insurers and federal budget outlined.
The Congressional Budget Office projects that House Republican healthcare proposals could reduce federal spending by $912 billion but result in 8.6 million people losing insurance coverage over a decade. This analysis underscores the fiscal and coverage impacts of proposed Medicaid and ACA cuts.
Steve Bannon cautions President Trump against cutting Medicaid in light of large proposed federal budget cuts, raising concerns for millions who depend on the program.
The insurance industry pushes for tax benefits on annuity and pension products in the upcoming budget, aiming to enhance retirement savings and improve accessibility to life insurance.
