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What does the end of the COVID public health emergency mean ?

After three years, Illinois’ public health emergency for coronavirus ends Thursday. To be safe, stock up on free COVID tests while they’re available, a Chicago doctor says.

Chicago Sun-Times

Legislature enters homestretch with many of the session’s biggest issues unresolved

The list of potential hurdles includes property tax cuts, school choice, the power grid, the state budget, plus diversity and tenure in higher education.

The Texas Tribune

California lawmakers OK emergency loans to failing hospitals

California lawmakers have agreed to loan $150 million to financially distressed hospitals

The Independent UK

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Why are Medicaid enrollment rates going to drop, and how many people could it impact?

Nearly 15 million American are expected to lose access to Medicaid in the coming months, including over 5 million children.

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In latest abortion law chapter: Bill signings, court rulings

In Montana, a court rebuffed one abortion restriction, but the governor quickly signed others into law

The Independent UK

Low-income New Yorkers win the right to a root canal

For millions of low-income New Yorkers, access to routine dental care has long hinged on whether or not they still have eight crucial teeth

The Independent UK

Medicaid renewal process restarts, putting thousands of Illinoisans at risk of losing coverage

Gov. J.B. Pritzker urged the public to check with family and friends to make sure they know about the upcoming renewal due dates, which will be issued monthly now until mid-2024. Most Medicaid users in Illinois are unaware they need to reapply.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Work requirements proposal included in debt ceiling bill

The U.S. House of Representatives on April 26, 2023, voted 219-210 to pass H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, which aims to raise the federal government’s debt ceiling and includes provisions related to work requirements for certain able-bodied adults receiving Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)…

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Congress eyes work rules for millions covered by Medicaid

More than half a million of the poorest Americans would be left without health insurance under legislation passed by House Republicans that would require people to work in exchange for health care coverage through Medicaid

The Independent UK

The House Of Representative Passes H.R. 2811 As It Is Expected To Come Into Question In The Senate

The Spending Bill Includes the REINS Act as Medicaid beneficial are expected to meet a new requirement to maintain benefits.

Zenger

LOCALIZE IT: Millions expected to lose Medicaid coverage

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The Independent UK

Error, confusion plague review kicking millions off Medicaid

Some Medicaid recipients tell The Associated Press errors and confusion are leading to them being kicked off the federally and state-funded health coverage program

The Independent UK

When it comes to upping mental health services, Texas has a Medicaid problem

Texas wants to expand mental health services, but many mental health providers do not accept Medicaid because of its lower payment rate.

The Texas Tribune

GOP investigates Democrat with trans son

GOP launches conflict of interest investigation into Megan Hunt over opposition to ban on gender-affirming care

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How to Financially Get Through A Layoff

Losing your job can be traumatic, but it doesn’t have to wreck your finances.

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Calif.'s new safety net for the homeless

Governor Newsom wants to use Medi-Cal as a safety net to provide housing and other services for the homeless

The Independent UK

What's in the GOP bill to lift debt limit, cut spending

House Republicans are pushing their top priorities in a bill to raise the debt limit

The Independent UK

Cosmetic to critical: Blue states help trans health coverage

Democratic lawmakers in Oregon are advancing a bill that would expand insurance coverage for gender-affirming care to include things like facial hair removal and Adam’s apple reduction surgery

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Transgender Texans of all ages could lose access to transition-related care under Senate bill

The Senate advanced a bill that could create such high financial risks for doctors and health insurers that they’d stop providing or covering gender-affirming care — even for adults.

Tribune News Service

McCarthy says House will pass GOP debt limit bill this week

WASHINGTON — Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that the House will pass his $1.5 trillion debt ceiling increase plan this week, but he dodged when asked if he has already secured the 218 Republican votes he needs.

The Guardian - US

New York City home care aides push to end 24-hour shifts: ‘Destroyed my body’

Workers receive wages only for 13 hours of work on their 24-hour shifts, with the remaining 11 hours amounting to unpaid labor

Salon

Biden quiet on opioid settlements

Biden's administration promised that opioid settlement funds would go towards tackling the addiction crisis

Tribune News Service

McCarthy is coming up short in support for House debt-limit bill

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is coming up short in support for his first big legislative effort, a bill tying a debt ceiling increase to spending cuts, risking serious damage to both his stature and the U.S. economy.

Capital & Main

In the Folds of a Major Gun Control Law, Mental Health Hope for California Youth

Can California make the most of a rare health care win?

WEKU

Minnesota to join at least 4 other states in protecting transgender care this year

In 2023, a record number of states have passed rules or legislation to eliminate youth gender-affirming care, but a record number of states have also moved to protect care for trans youth and adults.

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