The Latest Breaking News from Medicaid

Elizabeth Warren Says Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Hands '$1 Trillion+' in Tax Breaks to the Top 1%

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized President Donald Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill," arguing that the legislation shifts significant financial benefits toward wealthy Americans while reducing funding for key safety-net programs.

Benzinga · Jul 19

Trump’s deep public health cuts hinder response to record US cyclosporiasis outbreak

Experts say layoffs, reduced disease surveillance and Medicaid cuts have made the foodborne parasite more difficult to track and contain

The Guardian - US · Jul 18

7 Long-Term Care Costs Medicare Usually Does Not Cover

Planning for retirement often means thinking about Medicare, but many people are surprised to learn that it does not pay for most long-term care needs. That misunderstanding can lead to unexpected bills that strain savings and place financial pressure on family members. While Medicare covers medically necessary care in certain…

Budget and the Bees · Jul 17

New Medicaid Study Finds Higher Payments to Psychiatrists May Lower Overall Healthcare Costs

For years, debates over Medicaid spending have centered on one question: Does paying doctors more simply increase healthcare costs? New research suggests the answer may...

Saving Advice · Jul 15

Long-Term Care Insurance Alternatives: How to Craft a Flexible Plan to Help Cover Future Health Needs

Rising premiums, fewer options and limited benefits can make a long-term care policy hard to find and hard to afford. There are alternatives to cover the costs.

Kiplinger · Jul 15

MAGA Rep Tells Vulnerable Republicans to 'Quit Being Scared' and Cut Health Care for War Funding

A vulnerable MAGA Congressman is urging fellow Republicans to 'quit being scared' and back fresh health care cuts to bankroll Trump's $70 billion Pentagon package and SAVE America voting bill.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

States are pushing to name and shame major companies that have employees on Medicaid

‘Taxpayers deserve transparency about which large employers are shifting their healthcare costs onto the public’

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Maine Senate race may pivot on abortion

Democrats say Collins' actions undermine her stated support for reproductive rights

Salon · Jul 14

States Have Until October 2027 to Fix SNAP Error Rates, with Reviews That Could Trigger Penalties Already Underway

USDA released SNAP error rates June 24, 2026. States above 6% face cost-sharing starting October 2027. Maryland at 13.08% could owe $240M. This year's data still counts.

Medical Daily · Jul 14

Some Family Caregivers Could Lose Up to $20 an Hour Under Medicaid Payment Changes

Family caregivers in MD, IN, CO, ID, and MO face Medicaid pay cuts of up to $20/hr in 2026. Maryland delayed July cuts to October. Federal Medicaid reductions are the driver.

Medical Daily · Jul 13