Why are Medicaid enrollment rates going to drop, and how many people could it impact? Nearly 15 million American are expected to lose access to Medicaid in the coming months, including over 5 million children. USAFacts · May 4, 2023
In latest abortion law chapter: Bill signings, court rulings In Montana, a court rebuffed one abortion restriction, but the governor quickly signed others into law The Independent UK · May 4, 2023
Low-income New Yorkers win the right to a root canal For millions of low-income New Yorkers, access to routine dental care has long hinged on whether or not they still have eight crucial teeth The Independent UK · May 1, 2023
Medicaid renewal process restarts, putting thousands of Illinoisans at risk of losing coverage Gov. J.B. Pritzker urged the public to check with family and friends to make sure they know about the upcoming renewal due dates, which will be issued monthly now until mid-2024. Most Medicaid users in Illinois are unaware they need to reapply. Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2023
Work requirements proposal included in debt ceiling bill The U.S. House of Representatives on April 26, 2023, voted 219-210 to pass H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, which aims to raise the federal government’s debt ceiling and includes provisions related to work requirements for certain able-bodied adults receiving Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)… Ballotpedia · May 1, 2023
Congress eyes work rules for millions covered by Medicaid More than half a million of the poorest Americans would be left without health insurance under legislation passed by House Republicans that would require people to work in exchange for health care coverage through Medicaid The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023
The House Of Representative Passes H.R. 2811 As It Is Expected To Come Into Question In The Senate The Spending Bill Includes the REINS Act as Medicaid beneficial are expected to meet a new requirement to maintain benefits. Zenger · Apr 29, 2023
LOCALIZE IT: Millions expected to lose Medicaid coverage EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023
Error, confusion plague review kicking millions off Medicaid Some Medicaid recipients tell The Associated Press errors and confusion are leading to them being kicked off the federally and state-funded health coverage program The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023
When it comes to upping mental health services, Texas has a Medicaid problem Texas wants to expand mental health services, but many mental health providers do not accept Medicaid because of its lower payment rate. The Texas Tribune · Apr 28, 2023
GOP investigates Democrat with trans son GOP launches conflict of interest investigation into Megan Hunt over opposition to ban on gender-affirming care Salon · Apr 27, 2023
How to Financially Get Through A Layoff Losing your job can be traumatic, but it doesn’t have to wreck your finances. Kiplinger · Apr 27, 2023
Calif.'s new safety net for the homeless Governor Newsom wants to use Medi-Cal as a safety net to provide housing and other services for the homeless Salon · Apr 26, 2023
What's in the GOP bill to lift debt limit, cut spending House Republicans are pushing their top priorities in a bill to raise the debt limit The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023 Cosmetic to critical: Blue states help trans health coverage Democratic lawmakers in Oregon are advancing a bill that would expand insurance coverage for gender-affirming care to include things like facial hair removal and Adam’s apple reduction surgery
The Texas Tribune · Apr 25, 2023 Transgender Texans of all ages could lose access to transition-related care under Senate bill The Senate advanced a bill that could create such high financial risks for doctors and health insurers that they’d stop providing or covering gender-affirming care — even for adults.
Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2023 McCarthy says House will pass GOP debt limit bill this week WASHINGTON — Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that the House will pass his $1.5 trillion debt ceiling increase plan this week, but he dodged when asked if he has already secured the 218 Republican votes he needs.
The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2023 New York City home care aides push to end 24-hour shifts: ‘Destroyed my body’ Workers receive wages only for 13 hours of work on their 24-hour shifts, with the remaining 11 hours amounting to unpaid labor
Salon · Apr 23, 2023 Biden quiet on opioid settlements Biden's administration promised that opioid settlement funds would go towards tackling the addiction crisis
Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2023 McCarthy is coming up short in support for House debt-limit bill WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is coming up short in support for his first big legislative effort, a bill tying a debt ceiling increase to spending cuts, risking serious damage to both his stature and the U.S. economy.
Capital & Main · Apr 21, 2023 In the Folds of a Major Gun Control Law, Mental Health Hope for California Youth Can California make the most of a rare health care win?
WEKU · Apr 21, 2023 Minnesota to join at least 4 other states in protecting transgender care this year In 2023, a record number of states have passed rules or legislation to eliminate youth gender-affirming care, but a record number of states have also moved to protect care for trans youth and adults.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 20, 2023 Texas House moves to expand Medicaid coverage to new moms for a year after childbirth New moms would be able to maintain their health insurance for up to a year after childbirth under the proposal, which also passed the House last session. The Senate previously reduced it to just six months of coverage.
WEKU · Apr 20, 2023 Biden promised a watchdog for opioid settlement billions, but feds are quiet so far Billions of dollars are headed to state and local governments to address the opioid crisis. If the federal government fails to oversee how the money is spent, advocates worry it will be wasted.
Salon · Apr 18, 2023 Kevin McCarthy sucks up to Wall Street "Republicans' budget cuts could throw 720,000 to over 2.5 million Americans out of work," Elizabeth Warren warns