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Trump administration is withholding more than $1B in Medicaid funds from California and Minnesota, in latest example of weaponizing real and imagined fraud

The Trump administration announced on July 21, 2026, that it’s withholding US$867 million in federal healthcare funding for California and $200 million for Minnesota – a total of more than $1 billion.

The Conversation · Aug 3

‘Just cruel’: Medicaid halt in California and Minnesota plunges caregivers and disabled people into uncertainty

Shock and fury as Trump administration holds back Medicaid funding to states over alleged caregiving fraud

The Guardian - US · Aug 3

Medicare's 36-Hour Therapy Rule for Inpatient Rehab Isn't New: What CMS Wants to Change

Medicare already requires inpatient rehab therapy within 36 hours. CMS has proposed requiring all therapies to start in that window from October.

Medical Daily · Aug 3

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What to Know About Medicare Costs Seniors Should Put on Their 2027 Watchlist Now

If you’re living on a fixed income, even a small increase in healthcare costs can have a noticeable impact on your monthly budget. While the...

Saving Advice · Aug 1

One in Three U.S. Communities Has No Preferred Medicare Pharmacy, and That Gap Changes What Seniors Pay

One in three U.S. ZIP code areas lacks a preferred Medicare pharmacy, a new study finds. Here is how that gap changes what seniors pay.

Medical Daily · Jul 31

'Even Cancer Is Not Enough': Judge Allows Controversial Medicaid Rules To Stand

A federal judge has allowed a Trump administration Medicaid policy requiring terminally ill patients to prove inability to work for exemptions, sparking legal challenges from Democratic states.

International Business Times UK · Jul 31

Trump Administration Targets 100 ACA Agents Over Fake Enrollments as CMS Warns 35% of Marketplace Signups Could Be Illegitimate

The Trump administration is sending notices of intent to 100 agents affiliated with the Affordable Care Act marketplace who allegedly violated the exchange’s standards of conduct by submitting insurance applications without recipients’ Social Security numbers or other identifying information, according to a report published Thursday by Fox Business.

Benzinga · Jul 31

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Medicare Is Dropping Two Alcohol and Tobacco Measures from Its Quality Program for Psychiatric Hospitals

CMS finalized removal of two substance use measures from inpatient psychiatric quality reporting, changing what these facilities are measured on.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Medicare Will Stop Requiring Nursing Homes to Report Staff COVID Vaccination Rates

CMS finalized a rule removing two COVID vaccination measures from nursing home quality reporting, changing what families can look up before choosing care.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

A Medicare Prior Authorization Pilot Has Run in Six States Since January Without Most Patients Knowing

A CMS pilot has applied prior authorization to some Original Medicare procedures in six states since January. How to tell if it affected you.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Older Americans set to see Medicare cost rise after Trump kills subsidy for drug program

Decision to eliminate concession could mean higher monthly insurance premiums for millions of people

The Independent UK · Jul 30

CMS Projects Its Own Medicaid Tax Rule Will Cut Federal Spending by $246 Billion

CMS actuaries estimate its proposed rule limiting Medicaid provider taxes would cut federal spending by $246 billion over ten years.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Medicare Just Fined 14 Insurers as the Electronic Prior Authorization Deadline Approaches

CMS fined 14 Medicare plans $1.54 million and flagged prior authorization failures ahead of the January 2027 electronic exchange deadline.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Medicare to End Premium Stabilization Program for Standalone Drug Plans

CMS is ending the Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration after 2026. Here is what it did and what seniors will learn in September.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

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Medical Daily · Jul 29

CMS Flags 50 Medicaid Providers in Data Sweep, Including Billing for Tests Patients Did Not Need

CMS says its Medicaid Fraud War Room flagged 50 providers and blocked $203 million. Here is what it means if your provider is on the list.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Four States Now Activate Medicaid Before Jail Release as New Federal Law Pressures the Rest

Four states now enroll people in Medicaid before release from jail. H.R. 1 has forced three others to pause, and outcome data is not in yet.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Approved but Not Covered: Why Medicare Patients Wait a Year for Devices Their Doctors Can Already Prescribe

FDA approval does not mean Medicare pays. Here is why the gap exists, what the proposed RAPID pathway would change, and what patients can do now.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

What You Can Already Demand from a Hospital About Its Prices While Congress Argues About the Rest

Congress advanced two price transparency bills. Here are the pricing rights hospitals already owe you today, and how to actually use them.

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Kiplinger · Jul 29

GLP-1 Medicare Coverage: How to Get It for $50 (And the Catch)

A new CMS program finally brings Wegovy and Zepbound within reach for seniors. But a hidden rule about your deductible could cost you thousands.

Benzinga · Jul 29

Trump Administration Pulls the Plug on a Medicare Subsidy That Cut Drug Premiums— Oz Says the 'Bailout' Is Over as Seniors Brace for 2027 Hikes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Tuesday it will end the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration after the 2026 plan year, ending a federal subsidy program that has helped keep prescription drug premiums lower and could result in higher costs for some seniors beginning in 2027.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

Here's What Ending the Medicare Drug Subsidy Really Means for Your Parents' Premiums in 2027

Washington is ending a subsidy that held down Medicare drug premiums. Officials say costs will barely move, but most of the 25 million enrollees face higher 2027 bills.

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Trump administration to end Medicare Part D subsidy after 2026

The Trump administration will end a Medicare Part D subsidy program after 2026. Insurers have gained enough experience to price plans accurately without this support. CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz stated premiums will increase by less than ten dollars. Many Medicare recipients may even see their premiums decrease next year.…

Kiplinger · Jul 28

Medicare 2027 Projections: Here's How Much Your Monthly Premiums Are Estimated to Rise

In 2027, Medicare participants will pay more for their health care. Fortunately, Part B costs are expected to rise less than 5%.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

Nebraska Has Been Running Medicaid Work Checks Since May. Every Other Expansion State Has Five Months.

Nebraska started Medicaid work checks in May. Forty other states and D.C. have until January, at roughly $15 million each. Who is ready?

Medical Daily · Jul 28

Federal Medicaid Work Rule Takes Legal Effect Friday as a Judge Weighs Whether to Pause It

The Medicaid work rule takes effect July 31, and CMS projects 2.3 million fewer enrollees in FY2027. What enrollees should check before August 31.

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