Illinois and other Democratic-led states sue over Trump administration’s Medicaid work requirement rule – Reuters/Yahoo

Democrats To Propose Bill Capping Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs for Enrollees

Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.

Blue states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work requirements

Democrat administrations in 25 states and the District of Columbia on Monday filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its recent guidance on new Medicaid work requirements, arguing that strict eligibility requirements will prevent eligible Americans from accessing care. The governors and attorneys general who filed the lawsuit allege that an interim released earlier []

‘A First-of-Its-Kind’ Poll About Medicare for All

A centrist think tank offered to conduct an exclusive poll for Zeteo to gauge Americans’ attitudes about Medicare for All. Here’s what we found.

Why Clinicians Worry Medicare’s New $50 Weight-Loss Program Could Backfire

For the first time ever, Medicare will cover drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound. But a strict BMI checklist and a 2027 deadline has some experts expressing concern.

Illinois bill awaiting Pritzker OK would add oversight on private equity firms buying disability group homes – Chicago Tribune/Yahoo

Yes, there are business entities operating in this space, but my top priority is the human care, said state Rep. Laura Faver Dias. We know that private equity has a vested interest in profit, and the state of Illinois — I think it's pretty broad consensus that we have, our motive in this space, is making sure that our most vulnerable residents are taken care of in a way that they deserve.

Abdul El-Sayed Wants Medicare for All ‘From Cradle to Grave.’ His Psychiatrist Wife Doesn’t Accept Medicare—or Any Insurance at All.

Left-wing Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed supports universal health care through a single-payer Medicare for All system that would cover every American from cradle to grave. His wife, psychiatrist Sarah Jukaku, does not take Medicare or any other insurance plan, forcing her patients to pay out of pocket for the services they receive. She also appears to have scrubbed a portion of the Frequently Asked Questions page on her website making clear that she does not accept insurance. The post Abdul El-Sayed Wants Medicare for All ‘From Cradle to Grave.’ His Psychiatrist Wife Doesn’t Accept Medicare—or Any Insurance at All. appeared first on .

All Eyes Are on Social Security's Financial Woes. But Medicare Is in Trouble, Too.

This could be a huge blow to many seniors' budgets.

Poll: Taxes, economy top concerns for Illinoisans


A recent survey also shows that fully half of residents would move out of the state given the opportunity. The post Poll: Taxes, economy top concerns for Illinoisans appeared first on Illinois Policy.

Dozens of states sue Trump admin over ‘frail’ Medicaid work requirement exemption

A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia is suing the Trump administration over a new rule implementing Medicaid work requirement exemptions for medically frail people. According to the lawsuit, which was filed Monday in federal district court in Massachusetts, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) violated congressional protections when it []...Click to read more

States Sue Trump Administration Over Medicaid Work Requirements

More than two dozen states sued the Trump administration this week over a regulation on new Medicaid work requirements, arguing that the guidelines are inconsistent with the law and will result in many sick and poor Americans losing coverage. The coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia is asking a federal court in []

Dozens of states sue Trump admin over 'frail' Medicaid work requirement exemption

A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia is suing the Trump administration over a new rule implementing Medicaid work requirement exemptions for medically frail individuals. According to the lawsuit, which was filed Monday in federal district court in Massachusetts, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services violated congressional protections when it issued...

25-State Coalition Files Suit Against Trump Administration Over New Medicaid Work Documentation Rule

A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over newly implemented Medicaid work requirements, alleging the policy unlawfully restricts health care access. The lawsuit targets the Interim Final Rule issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which plaintiffs argue violates federal law and [] The post 25-State Coalition Files Suit Against Trump Administration Over New Medicaid Work Documentation Rule appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

California unions, hospitals strike deal — but billionaire tax heads to ballot

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California hospitals and the state’s largest health workers union reached an agreement Thursday to pull two competing initiatives from the November ballot hours before a state deadline. But a separate measure to impose a one-time tax on billionaires remains headed toward voters, potentially []

Mehmet Oz, Donald Trump’s most effective TV star

The telegenic doctor enacting the president’s agenda with professionalism and zeal

Trump Accuses Julia Roberts, Robert De Niro, More of Suffering From “Trump Derangement Syndrome” in AI Video

The AI-generated video also depicts the president as a doctor who's sharing his treatment plan for the imaginary disease.

Trump slams Chicago leaders: Contrasts deaths in shooting incidents to US casualties in Iran conflict

The remark comes amid an ongoing political feud between President Trump and Illinois leaders, with the President effectively questioning Chicago's leadership, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, by suggesting they are failing to maintain order at home. Trump has frequently used Truth Social to demand that Illinois leaders request federal military, claiming he could make Chicago safe in one month.

States Sue to Block Medicaid Work Requirements

On Monday, officials in 25 states and Washington, DC sued Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz over the interim final rule for Medicaid work requirements established by President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The new rule, their lawsuit contends, “will []

Your next primary care doctor could be online only, accessed through an AI tool

The shortage of primary care doctors is a national problem. To cope, a large health system in Massachusetts is using an AI tool to screen patients and refer them to other care.

Democrats in 25 States and DC Sue Federal Government Over Medicaid Work Requirements

The states argue the rule narrows Medicaid's ‘medically frail’ exemption beyond what Congress intended.

Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules

Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration over its interpretation of new Medicaid work requirements.

State Health Plan premiums could rise again, and some might pay more to keep their doctors

The State Health Plan is scheduled to vote Friday on a preferred provider program and whether to raise premiums on many of its 750,000 members.

Michigan Dem Senate Candidate Struggles to Explain Falsely Claiming to be a Physician

You got attacked by your rivals for calling yourself a physician, not just a doctor, even though you don’t have a valid state medical license in New York or Michigan... The post Michigan Dem Senate Candidate Struggles to Explain Falsely Claiming to be a Physician first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

President fumes about swollen 'cankles' coverage...

President fumes about swollen 'cankles' coverage... (First column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:White House staff secretly whisper about his age...ELI LILLY gave extraordinary obesity drug access to 79-year-old patient. Who?

‘Project 2029’ floats free child care—or $1,000 to stay home

The inclusion of universal child care in Project 2029 signals that Democrats see it as a winning issue.

Michigan Joins Multi-State Legal Fight Over Shifting Federal Medicaid Rules

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and two governors, has filed a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s implementation of new Medicaid work requirements. The legal action focuses on an interim final rule published on June 3, 2026, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and [] Michigan Joins Multi-State Legal Fight Over Shifting Federal Medicaid Rules

Even More Illinois Counties To Vote On Separating From Chicago

Even More Illinois Counties To Vote On Separating From Chicago

DR MARC SIEGEL: A Senate candidate's medical title sparks a debate voters shouldn't ignore

Abdul El-Sayed supports Medicare for All but has never treated patients, raising questions about his claim to be a physician in the Senate race.

Panic sweeps across California over proposed billionaire tax

The proposal, led by the health workers' union, could go to a vote in November after a successful petition. Tech moguls and moderate Democrats are mobilizing their wealth and networks to try to block it.

Medical Schools Tiptoe Away From DEI

This largely under-the-radar shift will benefit all Americans' health: Tomorrow's doctors can now focus all their attention on treating patients with excellent care.

Our Health Care System Is Broken Beyond Repair. We Need Medicare for All.

Repealing Medicare cuts and restoring ACA subsidies are the first step. But ultimately, we need universal health care.

Senate Democrats Press Trump-Affiliated Companies Over IRS Settlement Scope

Senate Democrats are pressing companies tied to President Donald Trump’s family to say whether they believe they are covered by a DOJ settlement that limits IRS action tied to prior tax returns.

Form 4 American Healthcare REIT Inc For: 26 June

Form 4 American Healthcare REIT Inc For: 26 June