Trump Halts Minnesota Medicaid Funds Over Fraud
#Medicaid #GovernmentFundingVice President JD Vance announced a temporary halt to some Medicaid funding for Minnesota due to fraud concerns. The move is part of an administration crackdown on public fund misuse, impacting the health program for low-income Americans. read more
House Republicans Struggle to Meet Budget Target Without Cutting Healthcare
#Congress #MedicaidCongressional Budget Office (CBO) confirmed that House Republicans need to cut Medicaid or Medicare to meet budget targets for passing Trump's agenda. Cuts are disputed by Democrats to protect healthcare for the working class. Trump denies changes, while Republicans push for Medicaid cuts. read more
Medicaid Payment Portals Down Across States Amid Trump Funding Freeze
#Medicaid #TrumpAdministrationThe Medicaid payment portals have been inaccessible in all 50 states due to a federal funding freeze by the Trump administration, impacting over 79 million Americans. Lawmakers express concern over the potential harm caused by this move. read more
Biden proposes coverage for weight-loss drugs under Medicaid and Medicare
#Medicaid #MedicareThe Biden administration proposes making weight loss drugs like Ozempic free for low-income people and retirees under Medicaid and Medicare, aiming to address America's obesity crisis. The costly plan may challenge Trump's incoming administration. read more
Former Health Secretary Tom Price predicts slim insurance plans under Trump
#Healthcare #MedicaidFormer health secretary Tom Price anticipates that the incoming Trump administration will introduce changes like skinnier insurance plans and block grants for Medicaid. These alterations may result in less comprehensive coverage for Americans, potentially challenging Trump's pledge to address corporate malfeasance and chronic diseases. read more