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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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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.

Kiplinger

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.

Marie Claire

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.

Fortune

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

The Independent UK

Once a luxury for moms, doula care is going mainstream

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

The Independent UK

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

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

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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,...

The Free Financial Advisor

From Medicare to Medicaid: Why Billing Glitches Are Causing Unexpected Medical Bills Nationwide

A single line on a medical bill can flip a routine appointment into a financial shockwave. Numbers that once felt predictable suddenly stretch into territory that raises eyebrows, heart rates, and a dozen uncomfortable questions. Behind those numbers sits a growing problem that refuses to stay quiet: billing glitches between…

Fortune

The youngest-ever female CEO of a Fortune 500 company is fighting Trump's cuts to keep Medicaid strong

Centene CEO Sarah London is using AI, predictive algorithms, and affordable housing to prove government-sponsored health care can deliver strong results.

The Independent UK

How notorious billionaire Leona Helmsley’s foundation is saving lives in rural America

A charity trust tied to the late hotel owner Leona Helmsley is expanding rural health care and changing cancer treatment for patients

Everybody Loves Your Money

New Medicaid Renewal Letters Could Affect Millions

Imagine waking up one morning and finding an envelope that could shake up your access to health care. Now imagine that same thing happening to millions of Americans across dozens of states and territories. That’s not a plot point from a financial drama—it’s exactly what’s happening as Medicaid renewal letters…

GOBankingRates

How Medicare Premium Increases Could Eat Into Your 2026 Social Security COLA

In 2026, with temporary Affordable Care Act subsidy expansions expired and costs rising, Medicare premium increases could take a bigger bite out of your COLA.

Reason

Medicaid Fraud Isn't Just a Minnesota Problem. Here Are 5 Other Recent Schemes.

From charging patients for black market drugs to providing medically unnecessary treatments, fraudsters have been gaming Medicare and Medicaid for decades.

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