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Medicaid 2026: The New “Work Requirement” Rules Taking Effect in 5 States

Millions of Americans rely on Medicaid for basic health safety. However, a significant shift in 2026 could leave many uninsured. Five states are implementing or reinforcing strict “work requirements” for able-bodied adults. Consequently, your coverage no longer depends solely on your income level. It now connects directly to your employment…

Budget and the Bees

How Donald Trump broke Congress and rendered ‘separation of powers’ meaningless in just a year

ANALYSIS: Republicans have largely rolled over for Trump and those who criticized him, like Marjorie Taylor Greene, have seen their political careers all but ended, Eric Garcia writes.

The Independent UK

MLK would be appalled by our health care

As the nation's health crumbles under Trump, King's words from 1966 remain more timely than ever

Salon

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Today in ‘great’ America: Donald Trump decides to prove he can’t negotiate to save his life

What an awful deal.

We Got This Covered

AOC Says Trillions From Healthcare Cuts Went to ICE—Patients Bear the Cost of Lost Funding

Rep. Ocasio Cortez says the GOP's healthcare cuts are financing ICE at the expense of patients, with critics saying billions redirected from Medicaid harm vulnerable Americans.

International Business Times UK

Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ Promises Lower Drug Costs — Will Your Pharmacy Bill Really Drop?

President Donald Trump announced a new healthcare proposal he's urging Congress to pass, dubbed 'The Great Healthcare Plan,' which aims to lower drug prescription costs and "puts more money in your...

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When Insurance Says No, Children Pay the Price

A new California bill aims to rein in mental health coverage denials that leave kids without care.

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What to know about the threats on federal funds flowing to Minnesota

A large-scale immigration crackdown by an influx of federal law enforcement officers is not the only way President Donald Trump's administration is putting pressure on Minnesota

The Independent UK

Medicaid Eligibility Erosion: How a Tucked-Away Rule in the Budget Is Dropping Lifeline Access for Older Adults

A lot of older adults don’t lose coverage because they suddenly became “too wealthy” or stopped qualifying overnight. They lose it because the rules around...

Saving Advice

How to Conduct Your Own Portfolio Makeover

Eight steps to an improved, streamlined, and more tax-efficient portfolio

The Independent UK

Wisconsin Hospitals Pause Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Amid Federal Policy Changes

Two major Wisconsin hospitals pause gender-affirming care for minors following federal policy changes from the Trump administration that threaten hospital funding.

International Business Times

Medi-Cal’s $130K Asset Trap: Why Your January Bank Balance Could Stop Your Coverage

If you are a California senior who has spent the last two years breathing a sigh of relief regarding your healthcare eligibility, that peace of...

Saving Advice

When Assistance Programs Update for the New Year, These Income Thresholds Quietly Shift

Every January, millions of Americans receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their Social Security or disability benefits. While that extra money is meant to help with inflation, it can quietly push recipients over the income limits for key assistance programs. From food stamps to Medicaid, these programs update their income…

Clever Dude

5 Medicaid Look-Back Traps Families Need to Know

If your family is beginning to discuss long-term care for a loved one, the phrase “Medicaid look-back 2026” needs to be at the top of...

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3 Key Signs You’re Retiring in the Wrong State — and Don’t Know It Yet

These key signs reveal when your state choice may be draining retirement savings faster than expected.

Reason

The Minnesota Fraud Scandal Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

Medicaid fraud has been endemic at the state and federal levels for decades. Focusing on a single official or state misses a deeper lesson.

Saving Advice

Long-Term Care Providers Are Quietly Raising Monthly Rates

If you or a loved one are living in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility this month, you likely received a “rate adjustment” letter...

The Independent UK

‘Don’t have it for breakfast’: Trump administration scraps longstanding alcohol guidelines

Don't drink alcohol for breakfast, Donald Trump's administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Mehmet Oz, told a press conference on Wednesday (7 January) as the administration announced new nutrition guidelines.

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You’re not just imagining it—this flu season is officially severe with 45 states reporting high or very high activity

The higher numbers appear to be driven by the type of flu that’s been spreading, public health experts say.

The Independent UK

After judge's ruling, HHS authorized to resume sharing some Medicaid data with deportation officers

The nation’s health department can resume sharing the personal data of certain Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials

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Home Medical Equipment Fees Are Rising in Several States

For many Americans relying on life-sustaining medical gear, the arrival of 2026 has brought a quiet but significant increase in monthly expenses. As of January...

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SNAP Recipients May Also Qualify for These 5 Programs

Here are five other resources SNAP recipients may qualify for.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: the end of some national guard efforts and all childcare payments

Trump abruptly announced attempts to impose troops in some cities, while reportedly freezing childcare payments to all states – key US politics stories from 31 December at a glance

The Independent UK

Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceeds

A federal appeals court says the Trump administration can continue to withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue

The Guardian - US

Court allows White House to end Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states

Appeals court reversed injunction blocking Trump administration’s defunding of reproductive healthcare giant

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