Maryland says paperwork may drive many Medicaid coverage losses under Big Beautiful BillMaryland leaders say changes under H.R.1, also known as the "Big Beautiful Bill," are already affecting food assistance recipients and could have a much broader impact on Medicaid coverage in the coming years.WTOP2d agoWhole story →HealthEconomyHR 1medicaid changes under big beautiful bill
Doctors, insurers sue Newsom over health insurance premium increasesDoctors and health insurers filed a lawsuit Friday alleging Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature violated the law when they approved a healthcare tax that coulWTOP3d agoWhole story →HealthGavin Newsomcalifornia healthcare tax lawsuit
$7.5B plan for California science agency free from Trump’s influence will go to votersCalifornia could create its own multi-billion-dollar science and health research agency under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday, helping to fill a gaWTOP6d agoWhole story →HealthTechnologycalifornia science agency bill signing
Thousands of immigrants in Maryland to lose Medicaid coverage under HR 1Treatments for cancer, diabetes and other conditions could be disrupted for up to 4,500 Maryland residents who will no longer qualify for Medicaid under a federal rule that takes effect Thursday that will disqualify people for Medicaid based on immigration status.WTOP7d agoWhole story →JusticeHealthHR 1medicaid rule change
Americans are using buy now, pay later more than ever. Here’s what to know if you’re one of themNEW YORK (AP) — Americans spent more than $160 billion last year using buy now, pay later plans, according to research published by Federal Reserve economists.WTOP7d agoWhole story →EducationEconomy
