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Administration sticks with Congress on Medicaid work mandate exemptions

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Monday outlined states’ obligations to implement upcoming Medicaid work requirements, issuing a rule that closely adheres to a list of exemptions already found in federal law. The work requirements, passed as part of the Republican 2025 reconciliation law, are set to take…

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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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Tim Walz accuses Trump of withholding $259m in Medicaid funds ‘to punish blue states’ – as it happened

Democratic governor of Minnesota says administration’s federal withholding of $259m ‘has nothing to do with fraud’

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Medicare Part B Monthly Premiums To Jump In 2026: Here Is How Much You Will Pay

Medicare's standard monthly Part B premium will jump to $202.90 in 2026, a 9.7% increase from $185 in 2025, adding to the pressure on seniors already facing rising health costs, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said.

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Average premiums for health insurance through Obamacare set to jump by 30%, report reveals

Price rises could impact up to 17 million Americans who buy their health insurance through the government

The Independent UK

Rural health fund falls short of estimated Medicaid cuts - Roll Call

FactCheck.org looks at a $50 billion fund that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kenndy Jr. says will “restore and revitalize” rural communities.

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RFK Jr. has been using Medicaid information to violate the Constitution, but a judge just put an end to it

Another illegal thing on Junior Kennedy's long list.

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Dr. Oz tells Americans on Medicaid ‘don’t eat carrot cake’ as millions face health insurance cuts

‘Do the most you can do to really live up to your God-given potential to live a full and healthy life. Don't eat carrot cake. Eat real food,’ Oz told Fox Business’ Stuart Varney on Monday

The Independent UK

Citadel's Ken Griffin Invests $124M in Medicare Advantage Firm Days Before Its Victory in Ratings Case

Citadel Advisor's Ken Griffin bought over 9.1 million shares of the Alignment Healthcare stock days before the tech-enabled Medicare Advantage company announced a partial victory in a legal battle against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

International Business Times UK

RFK Jr. announces controversial plan to research autism with Medicare and Medicaid data lists

Comes as Kennedy continues his efforts to find the cause of the ‘autism epidemic’

The Independent UK

Here’s the data the NIH can collect from your medical history for its ‘autism database’

The NIH is planning to gather medical data to support its renewed autism study

The Independent UK

Dr. Oz's Swearing-In Ceremony as Head of Medicare and Medicaid Interrupted by His Granddaughter Fainting: 'Get Out Right Now'

Dr. Mehmet Oz's young granddaughter suffered a medical incident just moments after he was sworn in to be the Trump administration's administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, causing remarks to end suddenly.

Latin Times

3 Health Insurance Stocks Holding Green in Market Turmoil

Three healthcare stocks have defied trends, rising amid the steep market sell-off. Trump's Medicaid and Medicare comments contributed positively to these names.

MarketBeat

Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to take lead of Medicare and Medicaid agency

Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed Thursday to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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Social Security Under Trump Live Updates: Social Security Administration Makes Progress on Long Hold Times

Social Security is undergoing big changes in 2025 under President Trump. Get live daily news, updates, tips and analysis to help you navigate the developments.

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What Trump Has Done With Medicare So Far

As the first anniversary of President Trump's inauguration approaches, he has proposed or initiated several changes impacting Medicare and Medicaid. Here's a roundup.

The Independent UK

Dr. Mehmet Oz heads to the Senate with pitch to oversee America's health insurance programs

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Friday morning

The Independent UK

Dr. Oz ‘significantly underpaid’ his taxes, Democrats say as they prepare to grill him in confirmation hearing

The TV doctor has been nominated by Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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If you're not happy with your Medicare Advantage plan, experts offer these tips to find better benefits

People in Medicare Advantage plans are now in the middle of the Open Enrollment period allowing them to either change plans or switch to Original Medicare.

Kiplinger

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.

Capital & Main

Call Center Workers Continue Union Push After Biden Administration Drops Fight

Officials withdrew a rebid of a $6.6 billion contract requiring “labor harmony” 25 days after the $5 billion corporation holding it filed suit.

The Independent UK

Trump’s Medicare pick Dr. Oz once said uninsured have no ‘right to health’

The TV personality has repeatedly peddled dubious medical claims

Latin Times

Internet Mocks Dr. Oz After Appearing to Promote Online Supplement Company in X Post: 'OK Grifter'

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, was mocked for peddling supplements ahead of the holidays.

The Independent UK

Cheap Ozempic? Millions of obese Americans wait on Trump’s decision

Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $ 35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by President-elect Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

Dr Pimple Popper claps back at Joy Behar for comparing her to Dr Oz

Dr. Oz was nominated by President-elect Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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