Republicans in the Senate are trying to fix a huge problem with a tiny solution. They want to cut $800 billion from Medicaid, a program that helps millions of Americans get healthcare. This could hurt many people, especially those in rural areas who rely on Medicaid to keep their hospitals open. Some Republicans say they understand the cuts will harm their voters. B...
In 2021, a big change happened with Medicaid. The American Rescue Plan let states give pregnancy Medicaid coverage for 12 months after birth. This is a huge deal for new parents. But how is this new rule working out? No one really knows yet. Medicaid is a big help for many people. It pays for healthcare for those who can't afford it. Before this change, postpartum c...
In the US, many people are at risk of losing their health insurance, especially those on Medicaid. This issue, known as insurance churn, has been a problem for a while. Even after the Affordable Care Act helped more people get coverage, the risk of losing insurance is still high. The COVID-19 pandemic made things worse. Many people lost their jobs and, with them, th...
Senate Republicans are in a tough spot after the parliamentarian rejected a key part of their bill. This part was about limiting how states could get more Medicaid money. The ruling is a big problem for Republicans. They wanted to use this money to fund tax cuts. Now, they have to change the bill or drop this part completely. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has be...
The Medicaid program has a rule. It says people must wait 30 days before they can get sterilized. This rule is not popular with everyone. Some people who might use Medicaid think it's unfair. They have different reasons for feeling this way. First, some people need sterilization for health reasons. They might have a medical condition that makes pregnancy risky. Wait...
California's Democrats and healthcare experts are up in arms about a new Republican plan. They say it could slash Medicaid funding, leaving millions without care. This isn't just about numbers. It's about real people, real lives, and real consequences. At the center of the storm is a bill nicknamed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act. " Sounds pretty, right? But the rea...
The latest twist in the Republican tax and spending bill has thrown a wrench into their plans. The Senate parliamentarian has flagged a key proposal to shift some food stamp costs to states, saying it breaks Senate rules. This is a big deal because Republicans were counting on billions in savings from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to balance ou...
Healthcare has been a reliable job creator in recent years. However, a budget plan moving through Congress could change that. The plan aims to reduce Medicaid funding by roughly 800 billion dollars. This could lead to nearly 8 million people losing their Medicaid coverage. Additionally, 2 million more could lose their Affordable Care Act insurance if tax subsidies ex...
People in Washington are having a heated debate about Medicaid. A lot of people are talking about a new bill that aims to change how Medicaid works. Some folks, mostly Democrats, are saying this bill will hurt poor people and cut their benefits. But is that true? Let's break it down. The bill doesn't actually cut benefits for people who are below the poverty lin...
The Senate Republicans are making significant changes to a major bill that could greatly impact the country's future. This bill is a key part of President Trump's plans for his second term. The Senate Finance Committee recently released the details of this bill, which includes adjustments to Medicaid and tax credits for clean energy. The goal is to prevent a massive ...