The Latest Breaking News from Medicaid

Trump administration suspends funding for New York's Medicaid fraud unit

The Trump administration has frozen federal funding for New York's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Half of states sue Trump administration over its strict interpretation of Medicaid work rules

Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration over its interpretation of new Medicaid work requirements

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Medicare will soon cover costs of weight-loss drugs. Here’s what you can expect to pay.

Popular Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly drugs are included

The Independent UK · Jun 29

New Caregiver Tax Credit Proposals Could Save Families Thousands—Here’s What to Know

More than 63 million Americans now provide unpaid care for an aging parent, spouse, child, or other loved one. Family caregivers now provide an estimated...

Saving Advice · Jun 25

Medicaid Work Requirements Are Rolling Out Now — Here Is What Your State Has to Do Before Millions Lose Coverage

Medicaid work requirements from the One Big Beautiful Bill are taking effect in multiple states in 2026. Here is what it means for coverage, who is at risk, and what states must do.

Medical Daily · Jun 25

Harrowing US Health Study Discovers Black and Native American Communities Suffer Disproportionately High Cancer Death Tolls

A US cancer report reveals persistent racial and economic disparities in cancer mortality, despite a 35% drop in overall death rates since 1991. Funding cuts threaten further progress.

International Business Times UK · Jun 24

'Five Million and Counting': The Chilling Human Toll of Trump's Record-Breaking Healthcare Cuts

Over five million Americans have lost health coverage following Trump's healthcare cuts, with Medicaid and ACA enrolments significantly affected. Future changes could further increase the uninsured population.

International Business Times UK · Jun 24

Ohio Job Cuts Could Reach 51,000 by 2029 Following Trump's Budget Reductions, New Analysis Finds

Ohio may lose over 51,000 jobs and $5 billion in economic output by 2029 due to Trump's federal healthcare and food assistance cuts.

International Business Times UK · Jun 23

H.R. 1 Ends Medicaid on October 1 2026 and Medicare on January 2027 for Hundreds of Thousands of Legal Immigrants

H.R. 1 ends Medicaid for refugees, asylees, and other lawfully present immigrants October 1, 2026. Current Medicare enrollees outside permitted categories lose coverage January 4, 2027.

Medical Daily · Jun 23

Federal Court Strikes Down Immigration-Related Subpoenas of Minnesota Officials on Anti-Commandeering Grounds

The court ruled the subpoenas were part of an unconstitutional effort to coerce Minnesota state and local governments into giving up their immigration "sanctuary" policies.

Reason · Jun 22