Medicaid

Twelve states are at risk of reversing Medicaid expansion as federal budget negotiations heat up in Washington. If the proposed funding changes move forward, more than 3.6 million Americans could lose health coverage. The rollback ... more

At least a dozen states are pushing to bring back Medicaid work requirements, reviving a policy that could cut coverage for hundreds of thousands of low-income adults in 2025. The push is gaining traction despite ... more

A new GOP budget plan proposes slashing Medicaid by $880 billion. If passed, the cut could strip health coverage from over 20 million Americans. The plan is part of a broader push by House Republicans ... more

As 2025 unfolds without finalized federal funding agreements, public health leaders across the U.S. are raising alarms over delayed or frozen grant programs. From opioid response efforts to maternal health clinics, federal dollars remain locked ... more

Congressional leaders are considering a new federal spending proposal that could dramatically reshape Medicaid. The House plan, supported by Republicans, calls for up to $880 billion in cuts, with over $500 billion potentially coming from ... more

As Congress and state lawmakers reignite debates over Medicaid work requirements, new data shows that while work mandates are politically popular among some conservatives, they’ve had little success helping recipients find or keep jobs. Why ... more

Medicaid 2025: What You Need to Know As congressional Republicans weigh $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid, the joint federal-state health program is once again in the political spotlight. At the same time, eligibility rules ... more

As Congress debates $880 billion in proposed Medicaid cuts, healthcare providers and senior advocates warn that these reductions could severely impact older adults, people with disabilities, and rural communities. Medicaid helps fund critical services like ... more

A major Supreme Court case and sweeping budget cuts are threatening the future of Medicaid, the program that provides health care for over 72 million low-income Americans. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear ... more

As Washington considers Medicaid funding reductions, New York officials offer conflicting responses—warning of dire consequences yet failing to adjust their own budget planning. Despite proposed cuts, experts argue the impact may be less severe than ... more

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the Republican budget plan, citing a Congressional Budget Office report that says it would require cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. He called the proposal the largest Medicaid cut in ... more

Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23), alongside Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25), has introduced the Medicaid Provider Screening Accountability Act, a bipartisan effort to close loopholes that allow disqualified medical providers to continue practicing in different states. The ... more

A Republican-backed federal budget plan is raising alarms over potential Medicaid cuts, threatening coverage for up to 1.8 million New Yorkers. The House-approved proposal seeks $2 trillion in spending reductions, with Medicaid seen as a ... more

House Republicans narrowly passed a budget that includes $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts, with $880 billion expected to come from Medicaid. Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the plan, calling ... more

Medicaid dental benefits vary widely by state, impacting millions of Americans seeking affordable oral healthcare. Medicaid serves as a vital health insurance program for low-income individuals and families, but its coverage for dental care depends ... more

Medicaid and major health systems are increasingly stepping in to provide housing and services to the homeless, a move that could significantly reshape how the U.S. tackles homelessness, according to new research from Cornell University ... more

People who receive Medicare also qualify for free Medicaid. But, how do you use them together? IRS: What is the saver’s credit and who is eligible? How do I get Medicaid's dual eligibility? Medicare is ... more

The U.S. has remained in a public health emergency since COVID-19 started, giving extra food stamps and relaxing Medicaid benefits. The expiration date for this order, which went into effect in Jan. 2020, has been ... more

Medicaid is a government program to help with healthcare costs. But what are the eligibility requirements? SSI: SSI benefit checks worth up to $841 to be sent in 2 days Who qualifies? Medicaid provides coverage ... more