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Medicaid cuts under 'One Big Beautiful Bill' strip coverage from thousands of legal immigrants
health-policy2 days ago

Medicaid cuts under 'One Big Beautiful Bill' strip coverage from thousands of legal immigrants

Thousands of lawfully present immigrants have lost Medicaid coverage following the implementation of new federal rules tied to the 'One Big Beautiful Bill.' In Washington, 11,000 people lost coverage in October, with 215,000 more at risk in January 2027. Nebraska saw similar losses affecting refugees and asylum-seekers. Critics warn these cuts will strain local hospitals and increase costs for all residents, while officials cite federal mandates for the changes.

via AP News|
#health-policy#healthcare#immigration
New York Phases Out Regents Exams Amid Uncertainty Over Replacement Standards
education23 days ago

New York Phases Out Regents Exams Amid Uncertainty Over Replacement Standards

New York state officials have advanced plans to eliminate the Regents exams as a requirement for high school graduation, a move critics argue lowers academic standards without providing clear alternatives. The Board of Regents voted to allow the Education Department to draft new regulations, though the specific assessment methods for current students remain undefined. While the state aims to replace standardized tests with a system based on six high-level attributes and local district flexibility, questions persist regarding how rigor will be maintained and when families will receive concrete guidance. The changes are slated to take effect by the 2027-28 school year, with current seniors being the last class required to pass the traditional exams.

via nydailynews.com|
#board-of-regents#education#high-school-diploma
California Exhausts 46-Year License Plate Sequence, Switching to Mirrored Format
transportation1 month ago

California Exhausts 46-Year License Plate Sequence, Switching to Mirrored Format

California has officially exhausted its standard license plate sequence, which began in 1980, and is transitioning to a new format. The previous system, consisting of one number, three letters, and three numbers, reached its final combination, 9ZZZ999, earlier this year. The state is now introducing a 'mirrored' configuration of three numbers, three letters, and one number. While new plates are being produced, over 110,000 old-format plates remain in storage for issuance. The change is expected to last 40 years, with manufacturing continuing at Folsom State Prison.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california-dmv#folsom-prison#license-plates
health-care2 months ago

Red States Tighten Medicaid Work Rules, Demanding Proof of Illness Earlier

Eight Republican-led states—Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio and Utah—will require earlier proof of medical frailty to remain on Medicaid, adopting stricter work rules than the federal baseline and skipping the 2027 grace period. Democrats warn the tighter rules will leave sick people uninsured and strain clinics, while conservatives argue tighter verification closes fraud loopholes and reduces waste.

via Politico|
#health-care#health-care-policy#medicaid
health-care5 months ago

Ballot-driven Medicaid gains face tougher rules and looming coverage losses

Seven states expanded Medicaid via ballot measures, but six are implementing stricter work rules, increased documentation, fewer exemptions, and earlier enforcement, risking large coverage losses. Urban Institute estimates 3–7 million could lose coverage due to work requirements alone, with Nebraska moving ahead on enforcement and some states exploring AI-assisted oversight. The policy split reflects ongoing battles over how to sustain expansion while addressing concerns about eligibility and fraud.

via Politico|
#ballot-measures#health-care#medicaid
Major providers defy Kennedy’s vaccine schedule, sticking with pediatric guidance
health9 months ago

Major providers defy Kennedy’s vaccine schedule, sticking with pediatric guidance

Following a unilateral narrowing of the pediatric vaccine schedule by the Trump-era health department, many major health systems say they will ignore the federal guidance and instead follow the American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidance, mirroring the previous policy. The move could polarize U.S. vaccine policy, with hospitals nationwide reaffirming trust in pediatric groups rather than federal direction and states potentially diverging on school-entry vaccine rules. HHS defends the change as aligning with international norms, even as critics warn it undermines public trust and risks inconsistent protection for children.

via statnews.com|
#health#health-systems#public-health
"State Policy Choices and CMS Strategies Impact Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment for Children: New Data Revealed"
healthcare2 years ago

"State Policy Choices and CMS Strategies Impact Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment for Children: New Data Revealed"

The Biden-Harris administration has released new data showing the impact of state policy choices on children's enrollment in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). States that have implemented federal strategies and prioritized auto-renewals have been more successful in renewing eligible children's coverage. The data also highlights that failure to expand Medicaid has led to higher disenrollment rates in certain states. The administration has extended federal flexibilities to states until the end of 2024 and called on nine states with the highest child disenrollment rates to adopt additional strategies to protect children's coverage. Secretary Becerra urged these states to remove barriers, reduce call center wait times, and expand Medicaid programs.

via HHS.gov|
#childrens-health-insurance-program#chip#enrollment-changes