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politics2 hours ago•3 min saved

Trump Admin Freezes Minnesota Medicaid Payments in Fraud Crackdown

Sen. JD Vance and Health Administrator Oz announced that the Trump administration will temporarily halt over $250 million in Minnesota Medicaid reimbursements as part of a broader 'war on fraud,' tying the move to fraud concerns linked to Minnesota’s Somali population; Gov. Walz condemned the measure, and the administration signaled that more states could face similar actions, alongside a six-month nationwide moratorium on funding for durable medical equipment.

via The Guardian|

#fraud #medicaid #minnesota

politics3 hours ago•3 min saved

Trump Admin Withholds $259M Minnesota Medicaid Over Fraud Concerns

The Trump administration has paused $259 million in Minnesota's Medicaid funding, saying the state must address fraud allegations before funds are released. The move follows prior freezes of child care and social-services funds in Minnesota and other Democratic-led states. CMS officials claim scammers hijacked parts of the program, though Minnesota officials dispute the scope of fraud. Gov. Walz has 60 days to present a corrective action plan, and the administration signaled similar actions could target other states.

via MS NOW|

#fraud #funding #medicaid

politics5 days ago•10 min saved

Wisconsin approves yearlong postpartum Medicaid after leader’s reversal

The Wisconsin Assembly voted 95-1 to join a federal program extending Medicaid coverage for low-income new mothers to 12 months after birth, up from 60 days, after Speaker Robin Vos dropped his opposition. The measure, already cleared by the Senate, now heads to Gov. Tony Evers, who is expected to sign. The policy carries an estimated state cost of about $9.4 million with federal funds covering roughly $14.1 million, and was supported by hospitals, medical groups, and advocates for mothers.

via ProPublica|

#gop #healthcare #medicaid

health7 days ago•8 min saved

California weighs a billionaire tax to stabilize Medicaid amid federal cuts

California debates a one-time 5% tax on assets over $1 billion to cover Medi-Cal costs lost to federal Medicaid cuts (OBBBA), while opponents warn it could drive billionaires out and weaken the economy; supporters view it as a needed fix for wealth inequality, with signature drives and a high-stakes November vote amid a broader political and business backlash.

via Al Jazeera|

#bernie-sanders #billionaire-tax #california

health1 month ago•7 min saved

Rural Health Transformation Funds Kick Off as States Prepare Budgets

CMS unveiled the first $10 billion of a five-year, $50 billion Rural Health Transformation program, distributing state grants from about $147 million to $281 million and adding a discretionary “technical score” portion that sparked questions about political influence. States must file revised budgets by Jan. 30 and wait for CMS approval before drawing funds; eight months remain to begin spending and demonstrate progress ahead of 2027 funding decisions. The money is intended to expand rural health access through telehealth, electronic health records upgrades, and workforce initiatives, while states also propose policy actions such as SNAP waivers, nutrition-related programs, fitness tests, and potential certificate-of-need reforms. Critics caution some funds could bypass rural hospitals, but CMS says the program is designed to be flexible to local needs and states are setting up offices and advisory groups to manage disbursement and oversight.

via KFF Health News|

#federal-funding #health #medicaid

law1 month ago•3 min saved

Missouri High Court upholds gender-affirming care ban and Medicaid exclusion

The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously upheld a 2024 law barring minors from cross-sex hormones, puberty blockers, and gender-transition surgeries and prohibiting Medicaid coverage of gender-affirming care for all ages, applying rational-basis review and rejecting discrimination claims; adults may still obtain care out-of-pocket, and challengers have not announced an appeal yet.

via Missouri Independent|

#gender-affirming-care #law #medicaid

health-care1 month ago•11 min saved

Montana’s Rural Health Windfall: A Bold Bet to Stabilize Care Amid Medicaid Shifts

Montana stands to receive about $233.5 million in 2026 from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, with a potential total of roughly $1.2 billion by 2031 if funding remains level. The state’s plan centers on five initiatives—workforce development, facility sustainability, innovative care models, community health investment, and modern IT—plus a proposed Center of Excellence (costing about $418 million) to assess needs and guide service realignment. Physical infrastructure spending is largely restricted, but funds could cover equipment or IT upgrades; Montana will issue RFPs as projects are defined and submit a revised budget by Jan. 30, with an advisory committee to provide input during the process.

via Montana Free Press|

#center-of-excellence #health-care #medicaid

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Missouri braces for budget squeeze as Kehoe unveils austere plan

Missouri's budget surplus is projected to be exhausted by the end of the next fiscal year, as Gov. Mike Kehoe unveiled a $54.5 billion plan with no new money for public schools, higher education, or state employee raises. The proposal would cut about $600 million in general revenue, rely on replacing about $1 billion in exhausted federal COVID relief funds, and offer limited spending increases—mostly a health-plan boost and a few targeted programs—while reviving a push to eliminate the state income tax via a voter referendum. Democrats warn the approach will shift costs to residents and threaten services, while Republicans tout spending restraint amid a shifting revenue outlook and Medicaid cost pressures.

via Missouri Independent|

#budget #education-funding #medicaid

healthcare1 month ago•6 min saved

AbbVie, U.S. Government Strike Deal to Expand Access and Invest in Domestic Pharma

AbbVie and the Trump administration announced a three-year agreement to boost U.S. access and affordability: AbbVie will offer low Medicaid prices, expand direct-to-patient access via the TrumpRx program for medicines including ALPHAGAN, COMBIGAN, HUMIRA and SYNTHROID, and commit $100 billion in U.S.-based R&D and manufacturing investments over the next decade, in exchange for tariff relief and exemption from future price mandates; the deal aims to address all four of the President's drug pricing priorities, with terms kept confidential.

via AbbVie News Center|

#abbvie #drug-pricing #healthcare

health1 month ago•2 min saved

California's Medicaid Expansion for Undocumented Immigrants Sparks Financial and Political Tensions

Community health workers in California are actively encouraging undocumented residents to re-enroll in Medicaid before the enrollment freeze takes effect, amid fears of immigration enforcement and misinformation about coverage loss, highlighting ongoing challenges in healthcare access for vulnerable populations.

via Politico|

#enrollment #health #healthcare-access

healthcare1 month ago•4 min saved

Americans Face Steep Insurance Hikes as ACA Subsidies Expire

Many Americans, including families like Adrienne Martin's, face soaring healthcare costs in 2026 as ACA subsidies expire, leading to increased uninsured rates and financial hardship, with a congressional vote expected soon to potentially extend these subsidies.

via BBC|

#aca-subsidies #americans-without-insurance #congress-healthcare-policy

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Supreme Court Orders Trump to Reassign National Guard Commands

On the final day of 2025, the Trump administration reversed efforts to deploy federal troops in major cities, froze all childcare payments to states pending legitimate use verification, and was allowed to end Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states. Additionally, the Kennedy Center reportedly changed bylaws to limit voting to Trump-appointed trustees, and stock markets closed near record highs amid economic optimism.

via The Guardian|

#childcare-funding #donald-trump #federal-troops

law-and-politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Appeals Court Permits Medicaid Funding Cuts to Planned Parenthood in Multiple States

A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to continue withholding Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood and similar health centers while ongoing lawsuits challenge the cuts, which were enacted through legislation in July. Several states and organizations have filed lawsuits, with some being dismissed or put on hold, and others continuing to fight for restored funding. The decision underscores ongoing legal battles over healthcare access and federal funding for reproductive health services.

via ABC News|

#appeals-court #funding-cuts #law-and-politics

law1 month ago•2 min saved

Court Permits White House Medicaid Cuts to Planned Parenthood in Multiple States

A US appeals court allowed the Trump administration to end Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states, amid ongoing legal battles over the legality of the provision that restricts reimbursements for organizations providing reproductive health services, potentially leading to the closure of many clinics and reduced access to care.

via The Guardian|

#court-ruling #funding #law

health1 month ago•3 min saved

States Secure Over $200 Million in Federal Funds for Rural Health Care Improvements

Vermont has received a $195 million federal grant from the Rural Health Transformation program to improve rural healthcare, including workforce development and telehealth expansion, as part of ongoing health reform efforts, with the funds to be rapidly utilized for initiatives like staffing and telehealth services.

via VTDigger|

#federal-grant #health #medicaid