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Medicaid is a U.S. government program that provides health coverage to low-income individuals and families. Funded jointly by the federal and state governments, it helps cover medical costs, including hospital stays, doctor visits, and long-term care. Eligibility and benefits vary by state.

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Older Adults Will Face Brunt of Cuts to Medicaid

Sunita Sohrabji -
Seniors stand to lose vision and dental care, home-based services and more with cuts to Medicaid.
News Briefings

Are We Now Cutting Healthcare to the Bone?

ACoM -
Nov 21 | Speakers unpack the massive changes in health care costs for 2026 and beyond, and offer perspective on creating a more equitable and affordable healthcare structure.
Immigration

States Ordered to Help Find Undocumented Immigrants Via Medicaid Programs

KFF Health News -
The Trump Administration claims that more than $1 billion has been spent on funding Medicaid for undocumented immigrants. Several states have challenged the veracity of such claims.
Health

Millions Poised to Lose Healthcare Amid Government Shutdown

Sunita Sohrabji -
Allowing ACA enhanced premium tax credits to expire in December would leave health care out of the reach for millions of Americans.
News Briefings

As Shutdown Drags On, Is a Compromise Over Health Care Costs Possible?

ACoM -
Oct 10 | As the federal shutdown unfolds, millions face soaring ACA premiums, Medicaid restrictions, and loss of coverage. Experts from KFF, CBPP, and Families USA examine the human toll of America’s health crisis.
Health

Trump Administration Investigates Medicaid Spending on Immigrants in Blue States

KFF Health News -
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services told several states it is reviewing claims as part of its commitment to maintain Medicaid’s fiscal integrity. California is the biggest target of CMS’ investigation.
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California Congressman Faces Hostile Crowd Over Cuts to Medicaid, Immigration Crackdown

ChicoSol -
District 1 Congressman Doug LaMalfa defended his support for the One Big Beautiful Act as members of his audience jeered and heckled him.
Health

Medicaid Turns 60: The Fight Ahead for Health Care Justice

Selen Ozturk -
As Medicaid turns 60, the U.S. faces the largest federal health care subsidy rollback in its history.
News Briefings

Medicaid Turns 60 – The Road Ahead for Health Care Justice

ACoM -
Aug 1 | As the U.S. now faces the largest federal subsidy rollback in history, experts discuss how can Americans keep the struggle for health care justice moving forward.
Immigration

‘Hungry for Data’—Pushing Deportations, Trump Admin Dismantles Privacy Guardrails

Edward Kissam -
Can DHS use the information low-income households provide to federal/state programs like MedicAid and SNAP to target them, track them, and detain them?
Health

Sweeping Budget and Spending Law Leaves Millions Uninsured, While Adding Trillions to Federal...

Sunita Sohrabji -
“This isn’t just a bill. It’s a redefinition of who gets to be protected in America and who gets left behind.” — Natasha Sarin, president of the Yale Budget Lab.
News Briefings

Unpacking The New ‘One Big, Beautiful’ Law

ACoM -
Jul 11 | Speakers will discuss some of the impacts of the new budget and spending bill, including long-term effects on American health, the environment, and the national deficit, which is expected to rise by $3 trillion over the next decade. 
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