Proposed Rule Could Undermine ACA Coverage
March 19, 2026
Last week, the Medicare Rights Center submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on proposed changes
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Expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Will Impact Older Adults, KFF Finds
March 12, 2026
A recent KFF report highlights the impact that the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits as of December 31, 2025
AARP Examines Ways to Strengthen Original Medicare
February 19, 2026
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) has grown steadily over the past two decades and now accounts for more than half of
Federal Health Care Funding in Place for 2026
February 12, 2026
On February 3, President Trump signed legislation funding most federal agencies through fiscal year 2026 (FY26), which ends September 30.
Rising Health Care Costs a Top Concern for Public, Medical Debt Hits People Over 50 Hard
February 12, 2026
Recent KFF polling shows that concern about health care costs is high and rising for the public, with 66% saying
Administration Proposes Discriminatory Anti-Trans Regulations, Weaponizing Medicare
January 22, 2026
In December, the Trump administration released three proposed rules that target transgender individuals in ways that harm communities, ignore laws,
Rural Health Fund Awards Cannot Compensate for Enormous Medicaid Cuts that Threaten Home Care
January 8, 2026
Late last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced awards from a new “Rural Health Transformation Program”
Affordable Health Care in Jeopardy for Millions
December 18, 2025
Lawmakers are set to leave Washington this week for the holidays, without extending the expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax
Senate Fails to Extend ACA Subsidies; Price Hikes Loom
December 11, 2025
Earlier today, the Senate rejected legislation to extend the expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax subsidies for three years. Despite
Shutdown to End, but Access to Affordable ACA Marketplace Plans Still at Risk
November 13, 2025
Yesterday, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in passing a stopgap measure to end the longest-ever federal government shutdown.
Proposed Rule Could Undermine ACA Coverage
March 19, 2026
Last week, the Medicare Rights Center submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on proposed changes
Expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Will Impact Older Adults, KFF Finds
March 12, 2026
A recent KFF report highlights the impact that the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits as of December 31, 2025
AARP Examines Ways to Strengthen Original Medicare
February 19, 2026
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) has grown steadily over the past two decades and now accounts for more than half of
Federal Health Care Funding in Place for 2026
February 12, 2026
On February 3, President Trump signed legislation funding most federal agencies through fiscal year 2026 (FY26), which ends September 30.
Rising Health Care Costs a Top Concern for Public, Medical Debt Hits People Over 50 Hard
February 12, 2026
Recent KFF polling shows that concern about health care costs is high and rising for the public, with 66% saying
Administration Proposes Discriminatory Anti-Trans Regulations, Weaponizing Medicare
January 22, 2026
In December, the Trump administration released three proposed rules that target transgender individuals in ways that harm communities, ignore laws,
Rural Health Fund Awards Cannot Compensate for Enormous Medicaid Cuts that Threaten Home Care
January 8, 2026
Late last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced awards from a new “Rural Health Transformation Program”
Affordable Health Care in Jeopardy for Millions
December 18, 2025
Lawmakers are set to leave Washington this week for the holidays, without extending the expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax
Senate Fails to Extend ACA Subsidies; Price Hikes Loom
December 11, 2025
Earlier today, the Senate rejected legislation to extend the expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax subsidies for three years. Despite
Shutdown to End, but Access to Affordable ACA Marketplace Plans Still at Risk
November 13, 2025
Yesterday, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in passing a stopgap measure to end the longest-ever federal government shutdown.