Trump strikes 9 drug-price deals tied to foreign Medicaid rates
Why it matters: The White House said the accords extend its pricing push to 26 companies covering 90% of the US drug market.
Bloomberg, CNBC +2
Subject
#Medicaid
US halts Medicaid funding for youth gender-transition treatments
Why it matters: The change could cut federal payment for puberty blockers, hormones and surgeries for minors in Medicaid.
Trump rule cuts Medicaid funds for trans youth care nationwide
What's next: States can keep covering the care only if they replace the lost federal Medicaid and CHIP money.
US bars Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for minors
Why it matters: States can keep coverage only if they replace the lost federal money for Medicaid and CHIP patients.
Trump rule cuts Medicaid, CHIP funding for trans youth care
What's next: The policy takes effect Oct. 13 and leaves state dollars available, while mental health services remain covered.
The New York Times, CNBC +2
Nebraska starts Medicaid work-rule cuts as 200 face coverage loss
Why it matters: New federal rules could put about 20 million Medicaid enrollees in 44 states through 80-hour monthly work checks.
CNBC, NPR
Trump administration freezes over $1 billion in Medicaid funds to 2 states
Why it matters: California and Minnesota must provide documentation for the payments before federal health officials release more money.
The New York Times, Fox News +1
Trump revives green-card rule tied to Medicaid, food aid use
What's next: The reinstated "public charge" policy is set to take effect Sept. 18 and could widen barriers to legal immigration.
The New York Times, ABC News +1