The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costs
NEW YORK (AP) β Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face steeper monthly costs in 2027, after the Trump admi…
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The Trump administration says it's deferring over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California because of suspected fraud and noncompliance. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Tuesday the move aims to prevent fraud before it occurs, rather than recovering money after prosecution. The move is part of the administration's strategy to crack down on fraud amid rising healthcare costs. But this approach has come with errors and lack of evidence in some cases. Kennedy says states can regain the funding by proving the legitimacy of payments. Minnesota's state Medicaid director said federal officials hadn't explained the basis of the deferral amount to the state. He accused the federal government of leading a βwar on Medicaid.β
NEW YORK (AP) β Middle-income Americans straining to pay for Affordable Care Act health insurance are unlikely to get relief next year, accord…