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“Advocates and state agency directors pitched recommendations to Mississippi lawmakers Tuesday on how to prioritize legislative funds for the health and well-being of women, children and families during the upcoming legislative session.
Billions in Rural Health Care Funding Hinge on States Passing Trump-Backed Policies
“The Trump administration offered states a deal: pledge to enact White House-favored policies for a chance to win a bigger share of the $50 billion aimed at transforming the nation’s struggling rural health care systems.
Americans Are Buckling Under Medical Bills And It Could Get Worse
“Charities that help people cover their medical bills say they’re seeing an alarming increase in requests for help.
When Medicaid Cuts Hit, Urban Hospitals Could Be Hit Hardest
A North Carolina Medicaid Program Worked on Every Level—And Got Killed
“In early 2023, Rebecca Smith was two months sober and looking for help. Her addiction to methamphetamines had cost her custody of her children, and she’d moved back home to Graham County, North Carolina, to rebuild her life. High cholesterol and heart problems ran in her family, and during her struggle with addiction she had been diagnosed with diabetes. She knew that staying sober would require taking better care of herself.
Trump Plan Would Limit Disability Benefits For Older Americans
“The Trump administration is preparing a plan that would make it harder for older Americans to qualify for Social Security disability payments, part of an overhaul of the federal safety net for poor, older and disabled people that could result in hundreds of thousands of people losing benefits, according to people familiar with the plans.
Amid Government Shutdown, WIC Could Run Out of Funding In Weeks
“Funding for a program that helps millions of women and children with neonatal care and nutrition could soon run out as the federal government plunges deeper into a shutdown, according to Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought.
Watchdog Report on Georgia Medicaid Program Raises Concerns
“A federal watchdog reported last week that Georgia’s program requiring able-bodied adults to document low-paying work to get Medicaid has spent much more on administrative costs than on providing health care.
