HHS Announces Sweeping Cuts That Threaten Access to Critical Services
March 27, 2025
Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an alarming plan to shrink and restructure the
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Affordable Care Act Turns 15 With Yet Another Wave of Attacks on Affordable Plans
March 27, 2025
March 23 marked the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The law has had many enrollment successes since
Threats to the Social Security Administration and to Benefits Continue to Raise Alarm
March 20, 2025
Despite the Trump administration’s promises that Americans’ Social Security benefits will not be cut, as we discussed last week, the
Medicare Advantage Costs and Growth Largely Unexamined
March 20, 2025
A new KFF report examines the increased role of Medicare Advantage (MA) in the coverage landscape and the potential impact
Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE Closing Social Security Offices, Harming Access to Services
March 13, 2025
Through a series of widely reported moves, the Trump administration, through Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is hamstringing
Federal Government Funding Decisions Loom
March 13, 2025
The continuing resolution (CR) funding the federal government expires March 14. Earlier this week, the House passed legislation securing funding
New Resources Show House Budget Would Slash Medicaid, Despite Voters’ Support of Program
March 6, 2025
The House of Representatives advanced a harmful budget blueprint last week that analysts and advocates said would result in devastating
Medicare Rights, Partners Ask SCOTUS: Preserve Preventative Care Requirement in Braidwood
March 6, 2025
Last week, Medicare Rights Center joined with other members of the Chronic Illness and Disability Partnership and the Center for
House Advances Harmful Budget Plan
February 27, 2025
Late Tuesday, House Republicans narrowly passed their budget resolution, paving the way for a reconciliation bill that advances key Trump
Medicaid Coverage Is Vital for Many People With Disabilities and Direct Care Workers
February 27, 2025
In a disappointing vote Tuesday, Republicans in Congress have decided to move forward with plans to cut Medicaid. As we
HHS Announces Sweeping Cuts That Threaten Access to Critical Services
March 27, 2025
Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an alarming plan to shrink and restructure the
Affordable Care Act Turns 15 With Yet Another Wave of Attacks on Affordable Plans
March 27, 2025
March 23 marked the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The law has had many enrollment successes since
Threats to the Social Security Administration and to Benefits Continue to Raise Alarm
March 20, 2025
Despite the Trump administration’s promises that Americans’ Social Security benefits will not be cut, as we discussed last week, the
Medicare Advantage Costs and Growth Largely Unexamined
March 20, 2025
A new KFF report examines the increased role of Medicare Advantage (MA) in the coverage landscape and the potential impact
Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE Closing Social Security Offices, Harming Access to Services
March 13, 2025
Through a series of widely reported moves, the Trump administration, through Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is hamstringing
Federal Government Funding Decisions Loom
March 13, 2025
The continuing resolution (CR) funding the federal government expires March 14. Earlier this week, the House passed legislation securing funding
New Resources Show House Budget Would Slash Medicaid, Despite Voters’ Support of Program
March 6, 2025
The House of Representatives advanced a harmful budget blueprint last week that analysts and advocates said would result in devastating
Medicare Rights, Partners Ask SCOTUS: Preserve Preventative Care Requirement in Braidwood
March 6, 2025
Last week, Medicare Rights Center joined with other members of the Chronic Illness and Disability Partnership and the Center for
House Advances Harmful Budget Plan
February 27, 2025
Late Tuesday, House Republicans narrowly passed their budget resolution, paving the way for a reconciliation bill that advances key Trump
Medicaid Coverage Is Vital for Many People With Disabilities and Direct Care Workers
February 27, 2025
In a disappointing vote Tuesday, Republicans in Congress have decided to move forward with plans to cut Medicaid. As we