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In October, Michigan home care workers formed a statewide union of 32,000. Experts say it’s a template for protecting rights in 2026.

Capital & Main

House passes bill criminalising gender-affirming care and eyes Medicaid ban

Two bills mark first time Congress votes over national care bans and escalation of anti-trans rhetoric

The Guardian - US

Living on $40K: 5 Budget-Friendly Cities for Low-Income Earners

In the right city, where housing is cheaper, public transportation is accessible and safety nets exist, $40,000 can still stretch further than you'd expect.

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Looming federal cuts could devastate Alaska’s fight against overdose deaths

Law enforcement and public health experts worry that potential cuts to resources that save lives and stop the flow of drugs into the state could raise overdose deaths

The Guardian - US

A quarter of Americans say healthcare system is in ‘crisis’ and costs are the most pressing problem

The polling comes as Congress comes no closer to finding a solution to prevent a spike in health care costs

The Independent UK

Trump Proposes Slashing Disability Rights Lawyers as Advocates Warn Communities 'In Harm's Way'

Trump admin plans to cut disability rights legal funding from $148M to $69M in 2026, as DOJ lawyers quit or shift. Advocates warn vulnerable Americans risk losing protection from discrimination.

International Business Times UK

Experts urge caution as Trump’s big bill incentivizes AI in healthcare

Analysts say benefits could be felt in under-resourced rural hospitals but warn against AI as a cost-cutting measure

The Guardian - US

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6 Medicare Copay Shifts Likely To Hit in Early January

Every January, Medicare resets deductibles, coinsurance, and plan benefits. While Original Medicare has standardized costs set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS),...

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The Real Villain in Minnesota's $1.5 Billion Fraud Scandal Isn't Somalis—It's the Feds

In America, we judge people according to the content of their character, not the behavior of a narrow minority of their coethnics.

Reason

Medicaid Waivers Explained: How They Expand Care Options

Quality healthcare is something many families still struggle to get access to. Whether in rural areas, urban communities, or small towns across America, finding the right care options can be challenging. A potential solution: Medicaid waivers. Addressing care options beyond the hospital and clinic is possible through Medicaid waivers. Those…

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Doulas play essential roles in reproductive health care – and more states are beginning to recognize it

A growing share of Americans, especially in rural areas, are losing access to reproductive health care. At the same time, American women are dying during or after pregnancy at higher rates than in any other high-income country.

The Conversation

The Latest: Federal judge grants request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell case records

A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidante of Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK

Nowhere to Go: Inside the Texas Boarding Home System Where Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Are Widespread

"There is no interest in safeguarding this population by those in control. If there were, they would do it."

Texas Observer

Medicaid Asset Limit Clarifications Are Affecting Middle-Income Boomers

Medicaid provides critical healthcare support for retirees, but asset limit clarifications introduced in 2025 are reshaping eligibility. These updates aim to reduce confusion and prevent...

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Michael Burry Doubles Down on Molina Healthcare Stock. What Is the Bull Case for MOH Here?

Burry finds value in holding this healthcare counter for the long term.

Capital & Main

Can California Claw Back Some Medi-Cal Care?

Trump's “Beautiful Bill” is set to drive millions of Americans from Medicaid. The Golden State’s leaders are trying to lessen the damage.

International Business Times UK

Judge Slams Brakes On Trump's Bid To Strip Planned Parenthood Medicaid Cash

A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's effort to block Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood, ruling that the funding restriction is unlawful and threatens essential reproductive healthcare services across the US.

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Is Centene Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

As Centene has lagged behind the S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

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The Independent UK

Arkansas attorney general says pardoned nursing home operator should serve state sentence

Attorney General Tim Griffin has asked a judge to send Joseph Schwartz, a former nursing home operator pardoned by President Trump, to an Arkansas prison for Medicaid fraud and tax evasion

Kiplinger

15 Costly Drugs Will Get Medicare Price Cuts in 2027: Will You Save?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services extended a safety net to older Americans by announcing significant price reductions on 15 high-cost prescription drugs, effective in 2027.

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Medicare Part B Premium Drafts Are Spiking for Many Fixed-Income Seniors

Medicare Part B premiums are increasing in January, reflecting higher healthcare costs and adjustments in program funding. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...

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9 promises Donald Trump made to you since taking office — only to flop harder than his 11 bankruptcies

Trump keeps delivering disappointments.

The Guardian - US

I’m part of the triple-decker sandwich generation. You probably are as well

You’ve heard of caregivers in the sandwich generation. In this anti-compassion Trump 2.0 era, it’s more like a triple-decker sandwich. I experienced this first-hand

The Conversation

Texas cities have some of the highest preterm birth rates in the US, highlighting maternal health crisis nationwide

Seven years ago, at 30 weeks into a seemingly low-risk pregnancy, I unexpectedly began to bleed. Doctors diagnosed me with complete placenta previa. Then, while on bed rest at 32 weeks, my placenta suddenly ruptured, leading to an immediate emergency cesarean section.

Benzinga

Part B Premiums Spike To $202.90 Next Year, Shrinking Social Security's COLA For Millions

Millions of older Americans will see a larger chunk of their Social Security cost-of-living adjustment disappear next year as Medicare Part B premiums climb to their highest level yet. The Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services has confirmed that the standard Part B premium will rise to $202.90 per month in…

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