Maine to Cut Full Medicaid for 627 Immigrants on Oct. 1
Maine will strip full Medicaid coverage from 627 immigrants on Oct. 1 under H.R. 1's new eligibility rules, sources show wider costs may follow.
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James Puts Health Care Costs and Faith at Center of Iowa Race
Democrat Lindsay James centers her Iowa 2nd District campaign on health care costs, rural hospitals and faith, as national premiums keep climbing.
Medicare Advantage Loses Unused-Benefit Reminder Rule for 2027
CMS scraps the 2027 rule requiring Medicare Advantage plans to remind members about unused dental, OTC, and supplemental benefits.
Colorado Medicaid Faces 2027 Work Rules, 6-Month Renewals
Colorado Medicaid will require work proof and 6-month renewals in 2027, affecting 377,000 members and risking major coverage losses, analysts warn.
New Federal Rules to End NC Medicaid for Some Noncitizens
Federal Medicaid changes will end coverage for some NC noncitizens by Oct. 2026, part of a broader nationwide eligibility overhaul.
Medicaid Cuts Ripple Across States Ahead of Rule Changes
States brace for Medicaid work requirements and coverage losses as hospitals report rising uninsured ER visits nationwide.
Employer Healthcare Costs to Jump 9.5% in 2027, Aon Warns
Aon projects U.S. employer healthcare costs will rise 9.5% in 2027, pushing per-employee costs above $19,000 amid drug and cancer cost surges.
Medicare Advantage Faces Network Cuts as Costco Enters Market
Medicare Advantage members face sudden network losses as Costco moves to sell its own branded Advantage plans nationwide.
Employer Healthcare Costs Set to Jump 9.5% in 2027
Aon projects U.S. employer healthcare costs will rise 9.5% in 2027, topping $19,000 per worker, squeezing families and businesses alike.
NCH to Drop Cigna, Wellcare Advantage Plans in 2027
Naples Comprehensive Health will drop Cigna and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans in 2027 amid wider Advantage market turmoil.
Spanberger Preps Virginia for Sweeping Medicaid, SNAP Cuts
Virginia Gov. Spanberger orders agencies to prep for federal Medicaid, SNAP eligibility changes as ER visits and costs rise nationwide.
Virginia Issues Order to Curb Medicaid, SNAP Coverage Losses
Virginia's Executive Order 20 aims to protect Medicaid and SNAP coverage as federal rule changes threaten enrollees and hospitals nationwide.
NI Trusts Pay Liaison Care £200k to Cut Care Costs
NI health trusts each paid £200k to Liaison Care to review costly care packages amid a wider health-cost squeeze.
Medicare Advantage Faces Scrutiny as Costco Enters Market
New research questions Medicare Advantage health outcomes as Costco launches its own plans amid looming 2027 policy changes.
States Brace as Medicaid Overhaul Cuts Coverage, Funds
States like Vermont and Virginia prepare residents as federal Medicaid changes cut hospital funds and eligibility nationwide.
Medicare Drug Price Fight: Lawsuits, Cuts and Politics
Merck's suit and Medicare drug talks fuel a fight over falling prices, with Trump, Biden-era law and industry all claiming influence.
Virginia Braces for Sweeping Medicaid Coverage Changes
Virginia and other states brace for Medicaid coverage losses as new federal law and waiver rules cut eligibility for thousands, including noncitizens.
Employer Health Costs Set to Jump 9.5% in 2027, Aon Says
Aon projects U.S. employer healthcare costs will rise 9.5% in 2027, topping $19,000 per employee, the steepest jump in decades.
Medicaid Coverage Changes Spark National Fight Over Cuts
Congress, states and federal agencies advance Medicaid changes that could strip coverage from millions via cuts, waivers and eligibility rules.
Medicare 2027 Enrollment Shakeup Hits Part D and Advantage Plans
Medicare's 2027 enrollment brings Part D subsidy cuts, Advantage payment shifts, and Costco's new plan offering via SCAN Group.