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A brief history of Medicaid and America’s long struggle to establish a health care safety net

The Medicaid system has emerged as an early target of the Trump administration’s campaign to slash federal spending. A joint federal and state program, Medicaid provides health insurance coverage for more than 72 million people, including low-income Americans and their children and people with disabilities. It also helps foot the…

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Barbara Pocock on the Greens’ policy priorities

The Greens have heaped a lot of pressure on the government during this term, from issues of the environment, housing, and Medicare, to the war in the Middle East.

The Conversation

The Big Mistake Many Seniors Make with Their Healthcare Plans

Healthcare is one of the biggest concerns for older Americans, yet too many seniors make costly mistakes when choosing their plans.

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Democrats train fire on Musk as unelected billionaire dips in popularity

Leaders on left bet on Musk’s bravado to pull party out of political weeds as CEO eyes social security and health cuts

The Guardian - US

Cyclone Alfred to cost budget $1.2 billion, hit growth and push up inflation: Chalmers

Cyclone Alfred will cost the March 25 budget at least A$1.2 billion, hit growth and put pressure on inflation, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

The Conversation

What Trump Has Done With Social Security So Far

Since President Trump took office, he has proposed or initiated changes to how Social Security functions. Here's a roundup.

Kiplinger

What Trump Has Done With Medicare So Far

As the first anniversary of President Trump's inauguration approaches, he has proposed or initiated several changes impacting Medicare and Medicaid. Here's a roundup.

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CMS pick Oz vows to go after Medicare Advantage - Roll Call

Once a proponent of Medicare Advantage plans, Oz vowed Friday to go after those plans if they unfairly raise costs for the government.

Roll Call

Simpson remembered as a giant of the Senate, literally - Roll Call

The colorful former Wyoming Sen. Alan K. Simpson died Friday at age 93 while recovering from a broken hip he sustained in December.

Roll Call

Trump Campaign Manager Insists Musk Won't Cut Social Security: 'He's Not The President'

Former Trump campaign manager Chris LaCivita denied the claims that Musk's DOGE would cut Social Security as tensions between him and Cabinet members surface.

Latin Times

This Measles Side Effect Can Undo Years of Immunity: Are You Safe?

Older adults may lack protection from measles, which can cause their immune systems to "unlearn" previous defenses to infectious diseases. Here's what to do.

Kiplinger

Musk’s entitlement remarks show Trumpworld can’t keep its story straight

The billionaire foreshadows cuts to Medicare and social security – despite Trump’s campaign pledges

The Guardian - US

Dr. Mehmet Oz heads to the Senate with pitch to oversee America's health insurance programs

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Friday morning

The Independent UK

Dr. Oz ‘significantly underpaid’ his taxes, Democrats say as they prepare to grill him in confirmation hearing

The TV doctor has been nominated by Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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Domino Effect: Calculating the Dangers Posed by Medi-Cal Cuts

California could face a cascade of troubles if federal funding for health care is slashed.

Roll Call

Oz's ties to insurers may loom over his CMS confirmation hearing - Roll Call

Mehmet Oz will likely face questions during his confirmation hearing about his past support of expanding the Medicare Advantage program.

Al Jazeera

Can US House Republicans cut $880bn without slashing Medicaid?

Medicaid cuts cause clashes. Democrats warn of consequences while Republicans deny Medicaid is in their proposal.

Latin Times

Musk Escalates Offensive Against Social Security, Claims There Are 20 Million People 'Who Are Definitely Dead Marked As Alive'

Elon Musk told reporters Monday that federal benefit programs are riddled with fraud, suggesting that around a $700 billion cut may be necessary.

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Democrats Slam Musk Over Social Security Interview: 'He Said The Quiet Part Out Loud'

Democrats across the country are responding to Musk after he teased at cutting federal benefit programs and falsely claiming they are filled with fraud.

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Medicare and Medicaid Employees Offered New Buyouts: What You Need to Know

Federal HHS workers who inspect food, research diseases and administer Medicare and Medicaid are offered $25,000 buyouts

Roll Call

Long-term stopgap measure sets up partisan clash - Roll Call

Republicans on Saturday rolled out a long-term stopgap funding bill, challenging Democrats to accept it or risk a partial government shutdown.

Reason

Medicare Deserves Attention From DOGE and Congress

Reform could replace an unsustainable boondoggle with lower costs, more freedom, and better care.

Kiplinger

Five Ways You Can Lose Your Medicare Benefits

Your Medicare coverage can be disrupted or lost through your own actions or for reasons outside of your control. Don't let that happen to you.

The Independent UK

Congress can’t reach Trump’s cuts without touching Medicaid or Medicare, budget office confirms

‘This letter from CBO confirms what we’ve been saying all along: the math doesn’t work without devastating Medicaid cuts,’ New Jersey Democrat says

Reason

Yes, Cutting Government Waste Is Important

Entitlements are a much bigger expense, but that doesn't mean the waste doesn't matter.

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