Tag: #medicaid

Federal Medicaid Match Ends for Many Lawfully Present Immigrants, Forcing States to Decide

New federal rule ends Medicaid/CHIP matching funds for many lawfully present immigrants starting Oct. 1, 2026, forcing states to cut coverage or pay locally.

#medicaid, #immigration, #healthcare, #cms

White House Projects $64.3B in Medicaid Drug Savings Under Voluntary GENEROUS Model, But Manufacturer Deals Remain Secret

White House projects $64.3B in Medicaid savings from voluntary GENEROUS drug-pricing model, but the manufacturer agreements are not public.

#medicaid, #drugpricing, #healthpolicy, #cms

States Led by California Sue HHS to Block Rule Cutting Medicaid, CHIP Reimbursements for Gender‑Affirming Care

A coalition of state attorneys general sued HHS to block a rule ending federal Medicaid and CHIP reimbursements for some gender-affirming care for minors.

#transgender-health, #medicaid, #chip, #hhs, #legal

CBO Projects $33.6 Trillion in Federal Health Insurance Subsidies From 2026–2036

CBO and JCT estimate federal health-insurance subsidies will total $33.6 trillion from 2026–2036, rising from 7.4% to 8.4% of GDP.

#healthcare, #medicare, #medicaid, #budget

DOJ Charges 455 in 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, Alleging $6.5 Billion in False Claims

DOJ’s 2026 health-care fraud takedown charged 455 people in 45 states, alleging $6.5B+ in false claims and seizing $182M in assets.

#doj, #healthcarefraud, #medicare, #medicaid