HHS: No Medicare, Medicaid to hospitals offering gender care to minors

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced new rules that restrict transgender minors' access to gender-affirming care.

201 House Democrats vote against blocking Medicaid dollars for kids' transgender surgeries

House Democrats largely opposed a bill banning Medicaid funding for transgender treatments for minors, with only four crossing party lines in the 215-201 vote.

Medicaid vs. Long-Term Care Insurance: What You Need to Know

Compare Medicaid and long-term care insurance to determine the best coverage for your needs. Understand key differences in benefits, flexibility, and cost.
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Medicaid program for disabled adults was 'vulnerable to fraud,' federal prosecutors say

On Thursday the FBI raided a Bloomington business as part of an investigation into a Medicaid program that federal prosecutors said was “vulnerable to fraud."

GOP-led House passes bill to block the use of Medicaid funds for transgender care for minors

The GOP-controlled House passed a bill that would block Medicaid funds from being used for gender identity care to minors.

HHS unleashes sweeping crackdown on child ‘sex-rejecting procedures,’ threatens hospital, Medicaid funding

HHS proposes blocking Medicare and Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures on patients under 18, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calling such treatments malpractice.

Medicaid health plans step up outreach efforts ahead of GOP changes

Medicaid health plans are hosting events across the U.S. to prevent low-income families from losing health insurance and food benefits next year.
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Louisiana adds 90 days to big Medicaid contract after concerns about impact on patients

Legislators raised concerns about how the contract was set to end abruptly, potentially causing problems for patients.
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