The Latest Breaking News from Medicaid

Nearly 900 Texas children are waitlisted for a mental health program billed as an alternative to foster care

Despite a long waitlist, the number of children served in the YES Waiver program has declined because of provider shortages.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 7, 2025

What You Need to Know About Elon Musk's DOGE's Access to Medicare Systems

Officials at Musk-led DOGE were given access to agency data systems and technology at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency with a $2 trillion budget.

Kiplinger · Feb 6, 2025

Health care access and economic insecurity top a list of challenges for Texas children

A San Antonio panel discussed the results of a new survey on the well-being of Texas children Thursday and proposed solutions to the state’s ongoing challenges.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 6, 2025

Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care

President Donald Trump's effort to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for young people is facing a legal challenge

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

New Yorkers Divided on Whether to Deport Non-Criminal Migrants as Trump Crackdown Continues, Siena Poll

Majority of New Yorkers are in favor of deporting criminal migrants, while they are more divided on what to do with non-criminal ones, Siena College Poll shows

Latin Times · Feb 4, 2025

Direct primary care cuts out insurance companies. Could it gain traction under Trump?

Direct primary care is an increasingly popular health care option

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025

3 ways the Trump administration could reinvest in rural America’s future, starting with health care

Rural America faces many challenges that Congress and the federal government could help alleviate under the new Trump administration.

The Conversation · Feb 3, 2025

About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows about half of U.S. adults believe it is a good thing for adults to use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and other brands if they are struggling with obesity or have a health condition tied to weight

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

If Not Long-Term Care Insurance, Then What?

If you don't buy long-term care insurance, how can you plan to cover your long-term care needs once they (most likely inevitably) arise?

Kiplinger · Jan 31, 2025

RFK Jr. Confused Medicare and Medicaid: Here's the Difference

The HHS Secretary nominee confused Medicare and Medicaid programs, though he would be responsible for them. We break down the difference.

Kiplinger · Jan 30, 2025