When Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell did not lower interest rates as Trump demanded, Trump's DOJ opened criminal investigations into Powell's testimony about a building renovation. In March, a judge blocked subpoenas because "their dominant purpose is to harass and pressure Powell," and "the Government has offered no evidence whatsoever that Powell…
North Carolina prides itself on being among the most military-friendly states in the nation. The state has several large active-duty bases and provides significant support for military and veteran communities. Active-duty military members and their families will find themselves making decisions about insurance, meeting liability requirements and…
An estimated 70 veterans attended the two-day Veterans Claims Clinic in Douglas.Veterans completed disability claims, medical exams and VA healthcare enrollment in one location.Organizers focused on reducing travel barriers for rural veterans.Community organizations offered housing, mental health, caregiver and other support…
The State Health Plan's Board of Trustees decision to establish a tiered preferred provider network for its more than 750,000 members drew pushback on Friday from Atrium Health, which is not included in the top tier. Meanwhile, a statewide advocacy group claims that Atrium's current absence as a Tier 1 State Health Plan provider could derail its plan to…
The new open enrollment period will start on Oct. 23 and end by Dec. 23. Last year, the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services finalized a rule that, among other eligibility changes, shortens the open enrollment period by two weeks, ending by Dec. 31. The rule, however, was vacated by a judge in June 2026 following a lawsuit filed by a multistate coalition, which includes…
Iowa health insurance companies are proposing premium increases for Affordable Care Act customers in 2027, affecting thousands of Iowans. The proposal comes after insurers increased premiums for ACA-marketplace customers in 2026 by an average of 15.3% in Iowa. Natasha Murphy, director of health policy at the Center for American Progress, said insurance…
The following information was released by the Iowa Democratic Party:. DES MOINES According to a new report from the Des Moines Register, thousands of Iowans could see their health insurance premiums skyrocket for the "second straight year" after Ashley Hinson voted to let ACA tax credits expire. "At every turn, Ashley Hinson has voted to make healthcare more…
The following information was released by the Iowa Democratic Party:. DES MOINES Today, local Des Moines leaders and Iowans experiencing increased health insurance premiums came together to call out Ashley Hinson for causing health insurance premiums to increase for a second year in a row by voting against extending Affordable Care Act tax credits.
The following information was released by Kansas Senator Roger Marshall:. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. introduced theTreatment and Restoration Uniformity and Transparency in Health Coverage Act, legislation requiring private health insurance plans that cover gender transition procedures to also cover medically necessary care for patients…
Approximately 24,000 Rhode Islanders are at risk of losing health coverage due to Medicaid cuts in Trump and Republicans' Big, Ugly Law. WASHINGTON, DC TODAY, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joinedCongressmen Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner in sending a letter urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz to delay and…
Hours before Kevin Warsh gave his first congressional testimony as chair of the Federal Reserve on Tuesday, he received some good news. The reprieve was visible not only in the overall inflation measure, which was driven by a steep drop in energy prices after a preliminary truce to end the war with Iran; it was also noticeable in the "core" gauge of the consumer price…
