Georgia’s Pathways program, the state’s limited Medicaid expansion, has been costly to run, frustrating for enrollees to navigate, and disruptive to other public benefit systems, with millions of Americans soon to face similar byzantine state systems and work rules.
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Double-Digit ACA Premium Increases Loom As Federal Subsidies Decline
Insurers are seeking double-digit premium increases for 2026 due to rising medical costs and uncertainty over the expiration of the ACA’s enhanced tax credits, which could lead to a 75% increase in the average premium cost and a 57% drop in ACA enrollment.
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Research Cuts Threaten Breakthroughs In Veterans’ Health
The Million Veteran Program, a genetic database of over a million retired military service members, is in limbo due to a lack of agreements with the Energy Department for computing power, while the VA’s research arm has been buffeted by layoffs, contract cuts, and canceled research.
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Surprise Medical Bills Persist Despite No Surprises Act
The No Surprises Act has helped to protect patients from some surprise medical bills, but it does not cover all types of unexpected charges, leaving many patients still vulnerable to unexpected bills.
