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The Latest Breaking News from Medicaid

Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short

A rural Nebraska family’s lifeline hospital now sits at the center of a national fight over Medicaid cuts

The Independent UK

Trump: Federal government needs to prioritise funding military over healthcare

Donald Trump has said the federal government should not pay for services like Medicaid, Medicare or day care as it need to prioritise “fighting wars”.

The Independent UK

8 arrests made in federal crackdown on alleged health care fraud in Southern California

Federal officials have arrested eight people they say were involved in various health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million in and around Los Angeles

The Independent UK

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Donald Trump Says Iran War Blocks Medicare, Medicaid Focus

Donald Trump defends rising US war costs against Iran while suggesting cuts to federal programs, sparking backlash and debate over priorities.

International Business Times UK

Trump Speech: Firestorm Erupts After Trump Dismisses Daycare, Medicaid, and Medicare as 'Not Possible'

A Trump speech draws intense reactions after comments on Medicare, Medicaid, and daycare are interpreted as 'not possible,' with added scrutiny following reports of a removed White House video.

International Business Times UK

‘It’s not possible for us’: Donald Trump has $200,000,000,000 for war, but says he can’t spare a dime for Medicare or daycare

Sorry folks, there's no money left.

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Democrats eye 2028 for bigger health care push

As Democrats vie to take control of Congress in the midterms this fall, their main message on health care policy is fairly straightforward: Undo Republicans’ Medicaid cuts and restore the health care subsidies that lapsed at the end of last year. But some analysts and lawmakers say momentum is growing…

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Senate Democrats call on CMS to rein in Medicare Advantage abuses

A group of Democratic senators led by Elizabeth Warren is pushing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to rein in abuses from Medicare Advantage insurers as the Trump administration considers a policy that would enroll more seniors in the program. The senators allege that Medicare Advantage is rife with…

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Trump Sparks Outrage by Claiming Federal Government Can't Fund Daycare, Medicare, or Medicaid, Saying War Comes First

Donald Trump prioritizes military spending over daycare, Medicare, and Medicaid, urging states to manage social programs. Explore the impact on federal funding and state responsibilities.

International Business Times UK

Trump Medicaid Cuts Put 446 Hospitals in Danger, Threatening Care for 6.6 Million: California, New York, Illinois and Washington Among the States Facing the Biggest Hit - REPORT

The Trump administration Medicaid cuts could put hospital care out of reach for millions of Americans, with California, New York, Illinois and Washington among the states facing the biggest hit, according to a new report by Public Citizen. The watchdog group says 446 hospitals nationwide are now at heightened risk…

Latin Times

‘The lowest since April 2020’: Americans are watching the job market crumble while Trump wastes billions in war

The slowdown is here.

We Got This Covered

How long young cancer patients survive often depends on the insurance they have

Cancer is becoming increasingly common among young people, with cases slowly and steadily rising every year for the past decade. And what type of insurance adolescents and young adults have affects at what stage of cancer they’re diagnosed and how long they survive.

The Conversation

GOP planning to kick Americans off Medicaid to fund a war 60% of the country doesn’t support

A small price to pay for Trump’s Iran excursion.

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Hundreds of hospitals across the US threatened by Medicaid cuts, report says

The hospitals serve 6.6 million Americans across 44 states and Washington, D.C.

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Your North Carolina Income Tax Cut Is Coming — But There’s a Catch

North Carolina paychecks might get a boost as personal income tax rates drop toward 2.99%. But a growing debate has lawmakers at a crossroads.

Marie Claire

I Was Fired by the Trump Administration—The Financial Fallout Changed My Life

Emily Loker had a PhD, a condo, and a five-year plan as a federal employee. Then her job was eliminated.

Fortune

Wealth taxes on billionaires and $30 minimum wages are part of the same plan, advocate says. 'They should pay their fair share'

A new UC Berkeley poll shows most voters across party lines support taxing billionaires, just as a $30 minimum wage movement gains steam across the country.

The Independent UK

I’m a ‘sandwich-generation’ caregiver. Chances are you will be, too

Some 16 million Americans in mid-life caring for aging relatives and minor children at the same time - and those numbers are expected to grow significantly in the coming decades. America isn’t ready, Julia Musto discovers

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The Independent UK

Once a luxury for moms, doula care is going mainstream

Doulas provide physical and emotional support before, during and after birth

Reason

How Will Congress Fund a $300 Billion War With Iran?

Lawmakers used to offset its emergency spending. They don't anymore.

Capital & Main

The Least-Bad Option: A County Sales Tax to Save California Health Clinics

Bay Area and L.A. residents weigh a regressive fix as funding cuts threaten basic care for the uninsured.

International Business Times UK

Bernie Sanders Reveals 15 Billionaires Spent $433M to Buy Elections, Musk Family Leading Top Donations

Uncover the influence of billionaires like the Musk family on US midterm elections with $433M in donations. Learn about Bernie Sanders' push for campaign finance reform and the effects of Citizens United.

The Independent UK

Be Well: Medicaid 'spend down' strategy can cover high long-term care costs. But do not go it alone

Many older Americans end up relying on Medicaid for long-term care because Medicare rarely covers daily help like bathing or eating

Fortune

The youngest-ever female Fortune 500 CEO is reinventing the largest Medicaid insurer amid funding cuts and rising costs

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The Government Benefits 90% of Retirees Forget to Claim — Here Are 9 You Should Know

Most retirees assume they’re getting everything they’re entitled to—but that’s rarely the case. In reality, millions of older Americans leave money, food assistance, healthcare savings,...

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