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11 hours agoHundreds of Thousands Could Be Booted From CalFresh and Medi-Cal. This Bill Aims to Help | KQED
House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the work requirement helps 'return the dignity of work to young men who need to be out working instead of playing video games all day.' However, Saucedo countered that most benefit recipients are already employed, and research indicates that such requirements do not enhance employment or earnings.
California
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days agoThousands in Alameda County will lose CalFresh this week. Here's what to know
"There are people who have come here after escaping violence and persecution and torture. These are communities that we have historically said, 'You are welcome here. We have the support for you. We're going to help you get established in our country.' And now, the federal government is abandoning them."
East Bay (California)
fromNews Center
4 days agoPolicy Intervention Linked to Increase in Kidney Transplants in Black Patients - News Center
"This argues for the need to sustain such policies and shows that it is possible to right the wrongs retroactively, which is a powerful idea," said Kenneth Michelson, MD, MPH, associate professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Emergency Medicine and a co-author of the study.
Medicine
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
5 days agoHochul in talks to make fat pork union deal that could lower retirement age for teachers to 55 - at staggering cost to taxpayers
Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering a $1.5 billion deal to lower retirement age for public workers from 62 to 55, impacting taxpayers significantly.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks agoEliminating a corporate tax break is pitched as a way to make up for federal healthcare cuts
California lawmakers propose repealing a tax break allowing multinational corporations to exclude foreign subsidiary income from state taxation, potentially generating billions in annual revenue.
Public health
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month agoTrump's new Medicaid work mandate could leave thousands of homeless Californians uninsured
Trump's new Medi-Cal work requirements and increased verification frequency will likely cause over 90% of unhoused Californians to lose health insurance coverage starting in 2027.
fromThe Nation
1 month agoThe Red State-Blue State Healthcare Divide Is Dangerous for Everyone
In light of the systemic dismantling of America's public health agencies, these moves essentially create a shadow infrastructure to maintain some of what is being lost. While this is a promising development, it does nothing to stop a troubling trend that has been emerging for some time: The country is quickly becoming fragmented along partisan lines when it comes to public health.
Public health
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Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks agoThe threats to Minnesota's Medicaid funds are unprecedented. Other states could be next
Medicaid fraud investigations in Minnesota threaten funding for essential services for vulnerable populations, including children with disabilities, raising concerns about unprecedented disruption to healthcare coverage.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks agoThe threats to Minnesota's Medicaid funds are unprecedented. Other states could be next
Medicaid fraud investigations in Minnesota threaten funding for essential services for vulnerable populations, including children with disabilities, raising concerns about unprecedented disruption to healthcare coverage.
New York Islanders
fromwww.amny.com
2 months agoOp-Ed | As healthcare costs surge, lawmakers should focus on reforming rather than expanding costly government programs amNewYork
Expanding 340B program and rising healthcare costs are exacerbating unaffordability, harming minority-owned businesses, and lacking transparency and oversight.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
1 month agoIn lawsuit, Minnesota accuses Trump administration of 'weaponizing' Medicaid funding
Minnesota sued the Trump administration for withholding approximately $250 million in federal Medicaid matching funds, alleging political punishment amid fraud investigation claims.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month agoTrump Administration Withholds $260 Million In Medicaid Funds for Minnesotans
The Trump administration is withholding $259.5 million in federal Medicaid funding from Minnesota and implementing a six-month national moratorium on Medicare enrollment for medical equipment suppliers to combat alleged fraud.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoWaiting for Medicare and skipping prescriptions: Meet the Americans on the brink of losing health insurance
Expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies on December 31 caused monthly premiums to spike hundreds of dollars, forcing over 1 million Americans to cancel marketplace plans between early 2025 and 2026.
fromFortune
1 month agoAs Republicans slash $1 trillion out of Medicaid, Democrats see 'a banger of an issue' to campaign on | Fortune
President Donald Trump's second term has presented an array of opportunities for political opponents, from immigration crackdowns and lingering inflation to attacks on independent institutions and friction with overseas allies. Many Democrats, however, are staying focused on health care, an issue that was once a political liability but has become foundational for the party in recent elections. They insist their strategy will help the party regain control of Congress in the November elections and fare better than chasing headlines about the latest outrages
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