Medicaid

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed a $34 billion budget with a 3% raise for state employees, a personal income tax cut, and significant teacher pay increases. The budget includes Medicaid funding, Hurricane Helene relief, and criticism over cuts to diversity initiatives and state positions.

Government funding for Planned Parenthood and two smaller regional abortion providers has resumed for non-abortion services after being cut off for most of a year under a Trump-era policy. The defunding contributed to clinic closures and reduced healthcare services like breast cancer screenings and birth control distribution, though Medicaid billing for non-abortion services restarted. Over 30 clinics have closed, and patient access to care has declined in some areas.

A year after President Trump signed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' Arizona Democrats warn of increasing Medicaid and SNAP coverage losses. Over 300,000 Arizonans lost SNAP benefits in six months, and healthcare coverage dropped by more than 121,000 since 2025. New Medicaid requirements threaten 1.8 million enrolled Arizonans.

Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood and two smaller providers has resumed after being cut off for most of a year due to a provision in President Donald Trump’s 2022 tax and policy law. The defunding led to clinic closures, reduced services like breast cancer screenings and STI testing, and limited abortion access in some states.

Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood and two smaller abortion providers has resumed after being cut off for most of a year due to a provision in President Donald Trump’s 2022 tax and policy law. The defunding led to clinic closures and reduced services like breast cancer screenings and STI testing, though not all services will return. Some states, like Maine and Massachusetts, maintained coverage through state-funded Medicaid reimbursements.

Federal data shows a significant decline in Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollments across many states, with Ohio and Oklahoma losing nearly one-third of enrollees. The drop, attributed to expired enhanced subsidies and stricter enrollment rules, resulted in 2.6 million fewer Americans with ACA coverage in February 2023 compared to the prior year.

Planned Parenthood has regained access to federal funding, allowing clinics to bill Medicaid for non-abortion care starting July 5. This reversal one year after Republicans cut off Medicaid funding has angered anti-abortion conservatives.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood resumes as a GOP-imposed ban expires, leading to clinic closures and Republican efforts to reinstate the prohibition. Planned Parenthood reported losing nearly 30 clinics and facing challenges in sustaining care for Medicaid patients, while GOP lawmakers aim to extend the ban through new legislation.

New York City health officials are preparing for new Medicaid work requirements. The city's budget allocates $3 million to hire community health workers to assist with navigating these changes. Dr. Alister Martin, the newly appointed Health Commissioner, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani were present at a related press conference.

The Trump administration's new Medicaid work rule requires recipients to document exemptions, such as a doctor's note, to avoid losing coverage starting next year. Consumer advocates warn the policy may disproportionately affect individuals unable to meet work requirements.

Ohio economists are divided on the effectiveness of Senate Bill 315, which aims to reduce Medicaid fraud through measures like payment suspensions, enhanced penalties, and electronic verification. Some economists believe the reforms could yield fiscal savings, while others argue the administrative costs may outweigh benefits. The bill, awaiting Governor Mike DeWine’s signature, also sparks debate over potential impacts on access for vulnerable populations.

Georgia's uninsured rate for young children increased from 5.1% to 6.6% between 2022 and 2024, exceeding the national average and Alabama's 4.1%. A Georgetown University report highlights a national rise in uninsured children under six, with Georgia, Texas, and Florida accounting for over half the increase, partly linked to Medicaid unwinding and enrollment challenges.

Church members with political disagreements are collaborating to eliminate medical debt. The article highlights healthcare as a politically divisive issue, with Democrats and Republicans clashing over policies like the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid.

New Jersey is implementing a fee on companies whose workers receive Medicaid health coverage instead of employer-provided insurance. Other states are also considering similar measures, driven by Democratic lawmakers and governors.

Fire departments across the U.S. face a national firetruck shortage with orders delayed for years, leading to higher costs and safety risks. Private equity consolidation has reduced manufacturers to three companies, exacerbating the backlog. A Chicago fire involving a 24-year-old ladder truck highlighted the dangers of aging equipment.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood is resuming after a GOP-imposed one-year ban expires on July 4. The ban led to the closure of nearly 30 Planned Parenthood clinics, with Republicans seeking to reinstate the prohibition permanently. States will now determine whether Medicaid enrollees can access routine healthcare services at remaining clinics.

President Donald Trump signed the Big Beautiful Bill Act one year ago, which the Trump administration claims has reduced Medicaid costs and prevented $42 billion in fraudulent health care spending. Democrats argue the law weakens health care programs for low-income Americans, while Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of Medicare and Medicaid, defends stricter work requirements and enrollment changes. Estimates suggest over $1 trillion was cut from federal health care spending, with 4.8 million Americans losing Medicaid coverage.

A Mesa woman's Medicaid coverage was jeopardized after someone used her Social Security number to report fake income from an oil field job in Texas. Corina, who has been on disability since 1999, filed police and federal reports but struggled with bureaucratic hurdles to prove her identity theft until media intervention secured her benefits.

Corina, a Mesa woman on disability since 1999, faced potential loss of Medicaid coverage after someone used her Social Security number to falsely report employment in Texas. She filed reports with authorities and the Arizona Department of Economic Security but struggled to resolve the issue until media intervention secured her coverage. Experts highlighted the risks of employment identity theft, including tax and benefits complications.

President Donald Trump signed HR 1, a $4.5 trillion tax cut paired with $1 trillion in healthcare and food assistance cuts, which critics blame for reduced access to Medicaid and SNAP. Protesters in Wisconsin targeted Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany, who supported the bill, using a decommissioned ambulance to symbolize healthcare cuts.

Planned Parenthood will regain federal funding on Saturday following the expiration of a GOP-imposed ban that cut its clinics from Medicaid. Last year, Republicans used a party-line bill to defund Planned Parenthood, but the funding restriction is now set to end.

Michigan lawmakers have not reached a budget agreement for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with House and Senate committees failing to meet as scheduled. Key negotiations remain unresolved, particularly around Medicaid and education funding, leading to uncertainty for K-12 schools. The missed July 1 deadline has delayed finalizing the state's spending plan.

Saad Aziz and Zabed Chowdhury, owner and manager of Tri-Hamlet Taxi Inc., are charged with a $35 million Medicaid fraud scheme involving billing for nonexistent methadone clinic rides, kickbacks to beneficiaries, and falsifying trip details. They allegedly used proceeds to purchase properties and face charges including healthcare fraud and money laundering.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood is resuming as a Republican-imposed one-year ban expires. The ban led to the closure of nearly 30 Planned Parenthood clinics, with advocates warning of reduced access to services like cancer screenings. Republicans are attempting to extend the prohibition, viewing clinic closures as a policy victory.

New Jersey is implementing a fee on employers whose workers use Medicaid instead of employer-provided coverage, with other states like California, Colorado, and Oregon considering similar measures. The policy aims to address rising Medicaid costs due to federal changes and perceived inequities, as businesses and some liberal groups oppose the approach.

The owner of an alleged fraudulent medical clinic in Queens and a nurse are accused of stealing over $100,000 from Medicaid through fraudulent billing. Francia Aguila faces charges of impersonating a doctor and providing unauthorized medical treatment.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood is resuming as a GOP-imposed one-year ban expires on July 4. The ban led to the closure of nearly 30 Planned Parenthood clinics, with advocates reporting reduced access to services like cancer screenings. Republicans aim to reinstate the prohibition in future legislation, citing opposition to federal funding for organizations providing abortions.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood is resuming after a GOP-imposed ban ends, though Republicans aim to reinstate the prohibition. The one-year ban led to the closure of nearly 30 Planned Parenthood clinics, limiting access to services like cancer screenings for tens of thousands of patients.

President Donald Trump’s administration plans to launch Trump Accounts on July 4, providing $1,000 government contributions for children born during his second term. The program allows parents to open investment accounts for eligible children, with funds invested in U.S. equity index funds. Private donors like Michael Dell and Sanjay Mehrotra have pledged significant contributions to expand the initiative.

New Jersey is implementing a fee on companies with employees covered by Medicaid to help fund the program amid federal policy changes. Other states like California, Colorado, and Oregon are considering similar measures, citing fairness and rising Medicaid costs as key reasons. Business groups and some liberal organizations oppose the policy.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood has resumed as a Republican-imposed one-year ban expires on July 4. The ban led to the closure of nearly 30 Planned Parenthood clinics, with advocates reporting tens of thousands of patients denied basic care. Republicans aim to reinstate the prohibition permanently, citing opposition to healthcare organizations that provide abortions.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood clinics resumes after a GOP-imposed ban expires on July 4. The one-year prohibition led to the closure of nearly 30 clinics, with advocates citing denied access to services like cancer screenings. Republicans aim to reinstate the ban permanently, while states now decide Medicaid coverage for remaining clinics.

The Trump administration's new Medicaid guidance narrows the definition of 'medically frail' to require significant work impairment, raising concerns that many sick and disabled enrollees may lose coverage. States face challenges implementing work requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, with 25 Democratic-led states and D.C. suing over the revised guidelines.

New Jersey is implementing a fee on companies whose workers use Medicaid, with other states like California considering similar measures. The policy aims to fund Medicaid as federal changes increase state costs and potentially reduce coverage. Companies will be charged based on the number of Medicaid beneficiaries among their employees.

New Jersey is implementing a policy to charge companies whose employees receive Medicaid health coverage. The article notes that other states may adopt similar measures.

New Jersey is implementing a fee on companies with employees covered by Medicaid to help fund the program amid federal policy changes. Other states like California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington are considering similar measures, with California directing its administration to explore options for future employer charges.

New Jersey is implementing a fee on companies whose workers use Medicaid to help fund the program, with other states like California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington considering similar measures. The policy aims to address rising Medicaid costs due to federal changes and perceived fairness issues, though business groups and some liberal organizations oppose it.

Federal authorities are investigating possible fraudulent activity at Medicaid-funded social adult daycare centers in New York state. A CBS News analysis found dozens of such facilities concentrated in one New York City neighborhood.

Ronnie Lorenzo Robinson Jr., a Charlotte man, faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding Medicaid of $735,000 by submitting false claims for mental health services through his company, The Fisher of Men Project, LLC. Prosecutors allege he used stolen personal information to file unauthorized reimbursement claims, resulting in $440,000 in payments to his company for services that were never provided.

25 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the federal guidance narrows the 'medically frail' exemption, making it harder for disabled or ill individuals to remain on Medicaid. The lawsuit challenges the administration's interpretation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which mandates monthly work or community service for Medicaid recipients in expanded eligibility states.