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Politics · United StatesSanders campaign ad on Medicaid rules sparks conservative backlash
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released a video promoting stricter Medicaid rules. The ad, which depicted a white man as a welfare recipient, has drawn criticism from some conservatives who argue it should have featured a Black woman.
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Politics · United StatesMedicaid work rules begin, some states demand immediate medical proof
Work requirements for certain Medicaid beneficiaries begin in January, stemming from a 2025 law. While federal rules allow self-attestation for medical frailty exceptions for the first year, at least six states are requiring immediate documentation, leading to legal challenges.
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Politics · United StatesLawsuit challenges Medicaid work requirements for low-income adults
A lawsuit has been filed challenging new Medicaid work requirements established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Critics argue the administration's new rule severely restricts who qualifies for medical frailty exemptions, potentially causing millions to lose coverage.
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Texas Hospitals Face $27 Million Daily Medicaid Funding Loss
Texas hospitals are set to lose an estimated $27 million per day in Medicaid funding as the new fiscal year begins. The shortfall is due to the Trump administration withholding approval for approximately $9.8 billion in federal funds across three programs, primarily affecting the Comprehensive Hospital Increase Reimbursement Program (CHIRP).
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Health · United StatesTrump administration strikes drug pricing deals with nine companies
The Trump administration announced new drug pricing agreements with nine pharmaceutical companies. These deals are intended to align U.S. prices with those paid in other developed countries, impacting state Medicaid programs.
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Politics · United StatesGrand jury: $10 million in taxpayer funds diverted for political use
A state grand jury found that $10 million in taxpayer money, meant for children's health insurance, was diverted to political action committees and the Republican Party of Florida. The funds were used to defeat a 2024 marijuana legalization initiative. No criminal charges were filed.
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