The 2026 Budget Reconciliation Law limits federally funded health coverage for lawfully present immigrants, impacting Medicaid, Marketplace, and Medicare eligibility and increasing the uninsured population by 1.4 million. State-funded options may mitigate effects. Learn more about coverage changes and implications for insurers and policymakers.
Senate Democrats report potential Trump willingness to extend Obamacare subsidies amid shutdown standoff, signaling key healthcare negotiations before government funding deadline.
Florida grapples with rising healthcare costs and coverage risks as ACA premium tax credits expire and Medicaid funding faces significant cuts, affecting millions of residents.
The U.S. government faces a potential shutdown as Congress stalls on funding, with healthcare subsidies at the center. Essential services remain, but layoffs and disruptions loom.
Jack County Hospital District adopts FY 2025-2026 budget with focus on capital needs, rural ambulance grants, and managing shifts between Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare claims.
A court ruling mandates disclosure of federal agency and congressional communications related to the 2017 ACA repeal efforts, reinforcing transparency under FOIA.
Conservative leaders urge letting ACA COVID-era subsidies expire as government funding negotiations continue, highlighting impacts on insurance premiums and policy stability.
The Trump administration's WISeR pilot program introduces AI-driven prior authorization in Medicare to reduce waste and fraud, raising concerns over patient care and regulatory oversight.
Contract disputes between hospital systems and insurers like Anthem disrupt coverage for tens of thousands of patients in 2025, reflecting rising tensions in payer-provider negotiations amid consolidation and federal budget cuts. Insights into impacts on healthcare access and regulatory responses.
The U.S. House prepares to vote on a GOP-led government funding bill amid shutdown threats, with key disagreements over healthcare funding and security. Senate support remains uncertain as bipartisan negotiations stall.
