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Cost Sharing Requirements Could Have Implications for Medicaid Expansion Enrollees With Higher Health Care Needs
The budget reconciliation bill (the “One Big Beautiful Bill”) being debated in Congress makes significant changes…
The Implications of Federal SNAP Spending Cuts on Individuals with Medicaid, Medicare and Other Health Coverage
Nearly 53 million people of all ages in the United States live in households that experience…
Implications of Medicaid Work and Reporting Requirements for Adults with Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
The House recently passed a budget reconciliation bill that includes national Medicaid work requirements for adults…
What are the Implications of the Skrmetti Ruling for Minors’ Access to Gender Affirming Care?
On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (6-3) in United States v. Skrmetti, upholding…
What are the Implications of the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill for Hospitals?
On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill—called the One…
Implications of Potential Federal Medicaid Reductions for Addressing the Opioid Epidemic
National opioid overdose deaths have declined since mid-2023 and provisional 2024 data suggest the decline is…
Implications of Congress Eliminating Major Biden Era Regulations for Medicaid
The Biden administration finalized several major Medicaid regulations with the intent of improving access to Medicaid…