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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

Court Sides with Trump: Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood Cut in 22 States

A recent decision by a U. S. appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states. This move is part of a law that stops health centers from getting Medicaid money if they perform abortions. The court's decision is a big deal because it overt

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Dec 26 2025HEALTH

A New Deal: Eliquis to be Free for Medicaid Users

In a surprising turn of events, the U. S. government has reached an agreement with nine major pharmaceutical companies. The most talked-about part of this deal is Bristol Myers Squibb's decision to provide its popular blood thinner, Eliquis, at no cost to Medicaid recipients starting next year. Thi

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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

Medicaid's Coverage of Heart-Protecting Diabetes Drugs

Medicaid is a big deal for many people with type 2 diabetes. But here is the thing. It is not clear how well it covers certain drugs. These drugs are special. They do more than just manage blood sugar. They also protect the heart. These drugs are called SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists.

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