Legislation Intends to Limit Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs
In a move that would help level the playing field between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage, 15 U.S. Senators have
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Legislative Update
Democrats To Propose Bill Capping Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs for Enrollees
(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News published June 25, 2026) Sen. Ron Wyden and 14 Democratic co-sponsors plan to
Read MoreThe Medical Frailty Exemption from Medicaid Work Requirements: Key Takeaways from the CMS Interim Final Rule
(Authors: Amaya Diana, Jennifer Tolbert, and Robin Rudowitz for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jun 23, 2026) On June 1,
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Feds push for more intel on No Surprises Act
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Congressional Budget Office is requesting more research on the No Surprises Act. In
Read MoreTracking Implementation of the 2025 Reconciliation Law: Medicaid Work Requirements
(Source – The Kaiser Family Foundation published June 18, 2026) The 2025 reconciliation law, once called the “One Big Beautiful
Read MoreForthcoming Policy Changes to Medicaid State Directed Payments
(Authors: Alice Burns, Elizabeth Hinton, Scott Hulver, Jessica Mathers, and Robin Rudowitz for The Kasier Family Foundation Published: Jun 15,
Read MoreBacked by Threat of Clawbacks, Feds Wield Tight Grip on $50B Rural Health Fund
(By Sarah Jane Tribble and Arielle Zionts for KFF Health News) In Maine, state health officials hoped to steer a
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Massachusetts prior auth regulations take effect: 6 things to know
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) Prior authorization reforms in Massachusetts went into effect June 5. Democratic Gov. Maura
Read MoreA Closer Look at North Carolina’s Implementation of the 2025 Reconciliation Law Medicaid Provisions and Other Changes Amid Medicaid Budget Shortfalls
(Authors: Jada Raphael, Amaya Diana, and Anna Mudumala for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May 29, 2026) On April 30,
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Feds finalize No Surprises dispute portal, payer registry: 5 things to know
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Trump administration has finalized an overhaul of the No Surprises Act’s independent
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