medicaid cuts

An initiative on the California ballot would levy the nation’s first wealth tax on billionaires. Supporters say the proceeds would help offset President Donald Trump’s sweeping healthcare cuts. But critics argue that the temporary infusion of cash is a giveaway to politicians.

As new work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks phase in, even eligible young adults could be at risk of losing their health insurance.

People with disabilities or the elderly may be forced to live at a nursing home or other institution as Medicaid cuts make access to home healthcare services harder to access.

It’s the first wave of terminations under new federal work requirements. And it may portend what’s to come for the rest of the country.

Hospitals are both healthcare centers and economic hubs for rural communities.

History holds some clues about what’s likely to happen as the new Medicaid work requirements and other cuts are implemented.

Nebraskans will now need to meet new requirements to keep Medicaid. Advocates fear that many will lose coverage because of paperwork, not eligibility.

Idaho cut reimbursement rates for doctors and other providers who treat Medicaid patients, and pediatric practices are already selling off or taking steep pay cuts to survive. It could be a sign of things to come.

Despite being run by the states, roughly 70% of Medicaid funding comes from the federal government.