Tag: Medicaid

As 2026 approaches, millions of Americans who rely on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are preparing for a new set of changes that will affect monthly checks, healthcare costs and long-term retirement … more: What’s Changing for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in 2026 — and Why It Matters

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney is defending a new federal proposal that she says will close a costly Medicaid loophole and restore fairness for American taxpayers. Speaking from Oswego, Tenney highlighted the “One Big … more: Tenney backs bill to end Medicaid loophole for noncitizens

Efforts to cut Medicaid funding are intensifying on two fronts: In Congress, where Republicans are plotting another round of reductions, and in the courts, where Maine clinics are suing the Trump administration over blocked … more: GOP eyes deeper Medicaid cuts as clinics sue Trump administration over funding loss

As the effects of the largest Medicaid cuts in U.S. history begin to ripple through hospitals, clinics, and homes across the country, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has introduced a sweeping new … more: Schumer unveils new proposal to reverse GOP Medicaid cuts impacting millions nationwide

During National Health Center Week, Governor Kathy Hochul warned that Medicaid cuts enacted by Congress could leave more than 1.5 million New Yorkers uninsured, destabilizing the state’s entire … more: Medicaid cuts: Will the ‘Essential Plan’ survive in New York?

The Trump administration plans to launch a five-year pilot program that would allow Medicare and Medicaid to cover high-demand weight loss drugs. The proposed pilot would open the door for coverage of GLP-1 … more: Medicare and Medicaid may soon cover weight loss drugs

The Trump administration’s sweeping federal spending bill, signed into law on July 4, includes major Medicaid cuts that could reshape the U.S. health care landscape. Experts warn the changes could impact millions of … more: Medicaid cuts spark concern for seniors, families, and health providers

Just two weeks after voting for a GOP megabill that slashed Medicaid, Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is trying to roll back the damage. On July 15, he unveiled the Protect Medicaid and Rural … more: Josh Hawley just flipped on Medicaid cuts: What does it mean?

As Medicaid faces major funding rollbacks across the country, many Americans believe they’re immune to the consequences because they don’t rely on the program. But that’s a dangerous misconception. Even if you have … more: 5 Surprising Ways Medicaid Cuts Could Hit You—Even If You Don’t Use It

The 119th Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill in early-July, and President Donald Trump signed it into law shortly after, enacting a comprehensive legislative package focused on tax reform, health care restructuring, … more: When does One Big Beautiful Bill start for Medicare, taxes, and Social Security?

President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” is making waves across the country—and not in the way some hoped. While it boasts tax breaks and investments in infrastructure, the bill includes nearly … more: Trump’s Medicaid Cuts in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Crush Hospitals, Coverage

Millions of Americans could lose access to food and healthcare assistance under President Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending package, according to analysts and government data. Today it will become law when he signs … more: Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ slashes SNAP, Medicaid benefits for millions

A sweeping federal budget reconciliation bill, pushed by President Donald Trump and recently passed in the Senate, is poised to inflict serious harm on New York’s healthcare system. Dubbed the “One Big … more: Devastating blow to New York: 1.5M may lose health coverage

New York State has announced a major statewide crackdown on Medicaid transportation fraud, recovering more than $13 million from 25 companies accused of defrauding the state’s healthcare program. Massive fraud uncovered … more: Medicaid fraud crackdown in New York: $13M recovered so far

A new report finds New York small businesses could close due to proposed Medicaid cuts. The Georgetown University Center for Children and Families report finds one third of all Medicaid enrollees … more: How will Medicaid cuts impact small businesses?

A sweeping proposal in Congress could make millions of Americans ineligible for Medicaid by imposing new federal work requirements for the first time. What’s in the bill? The “One Big Beautiful Bill … more: Medicaid work requirement plan could lead to mass coverage loss

Dr. Mehmet Oz is once again in the political hot seat—this time over controversial comments made during a nationally televised interview where he suggested Americans should consider using credit cards over relying … more: Dr. Oz Makes Shocking Remarks About Credit Cards, Medicare & Medicaid

Disabled New Yorkers could lose access to vital services because of proposed federal Medicaid cuts. The Congressional budget reconciliation bill calls for around $800 billion in cuts to the program over a … more: New Yorkers with disabilities face impacts from Medicaid cuts

A controversial proposal in President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill is generating fierce backlash across the country, as health care providers, state officials, and patients warn that dramatic cuts to Medicaid could … more: Medicaid cuts spark protests as hospitals brace for impact