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““There are things about Medicaid that I wish were better. But I also am fully aware that the reason my mom is still here is because of the Medicaid she receives.” —Jennifer Wells
Medicaid Saved My Mom’s Life
But Trump Could End It For Millions
Featuring
Jennifer Wells
Community Change Action
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Breaking News in Healthcare Reform
“It’s maybe thinking about … going one meal less a day. I mean, we’re talking about drastic cuts to my life….”
Covered California Enrollees Could See Health Care Costs Rise Without Congressional Action
CBS News | Steve Large | October 5, 2025
“About 78% of adults said the subsidies … should be extended, compared with 22% who favor letting them lapse.”
Most Americans Back Extending ACA Tax Credits, KFF Poll Shows
Reuters | October 3, 2025
“Patients desperate to stay out of in-person settings out of absolute necessity are now being told for no reason other than lack of congressional action now they’re out on their own.”
Doctors Cancel Telehealth Appointments as Medicare Coverage Lapses
Roll Call | Jessie Hellmann | October 3, 2025
“…the three largest carriers are paring back their coverage to focus on profits.”
UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna Scale Back Medicare Advantage Plans for 2026
Healthcare Dive | Rebecca Pifer | October 3, 2025
“…surges for 2026 premiums could be especially stark for people on the ACA exchanges…. At the same time, employers are bracing for higher insurance prices in 2026 and … Medicare premiums also look poised to jump….”
As Government Shuts Down, Here’s How Much Your Health Insurance Could Go Up Next Year
Marketwatch | Andrew Keshner | October 1, 2025
“…the projected increase in the average premium for marketplace enrollees with financial assistance will be roughly 136 percent nationally and above 300 percent in some states if enhanced PTCs [premium tax credits] expire.”
Health Insurance Premium Costs Will More Than Double for Millions of Americans Unless Congress Acts
Center for American Progress | Emily Gee | September 29, 2025
“…the downstream ripple effects could be enormous if millions of people suddenly lose their insurance.”
Why Health Care Tax Credits Are a Sticking Point in Shutdown Negotiations
PBS | William Brangham, Karina Cuevas | September 29, 2025
“People with diabetes are rationing their insulin, making impossible financial choices, and dealing with dangerous health consequences as a result.”
Waiting for Affordable Medications Is a Matter of Life and Death
Capitol Weekly | Francisco Prieto | September 29, 2025
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