Idaho Gov. Brad Little wants more Medicaid cuts, but not to repeal expansion

Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Monday called for more Medicaid cuts as the state attempts to avoid a projected budget deficit. But ...

Trump’s ‘beautiful’ new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes

States have major decisions to make in 2026 about the social safety net and taxes in the aftermath of a sweeping law ...
KTVB

Idaho DOGE task force recommends exploring Medicaid expansion repeal, questions Hispanic Affairs funding

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho's Department of Government Efficiency Task Force held a vote during its Friday morning meeting, recommending the repeal of Medicaid expansion and state funding allocated to the ...
Idaho Statesman

Lawmakers set the stage for battle over Idaho’s Medicaid expansion

A panel of Idaho lawmakers wants the Legislature to repeal the state’s voter-enacted Medicaid expansion, which provides health care coverage to about 90,000 lower-income Idaho residents. Members of ...
Newsweek

New Medicaid Work Requirements Rolling Out For First Time In US

Nebraska is set to become the first U.S. state to implement new Medicaid work requirements following the passage of a federal law signed by President Donald Trump in July 2025. The rollout marks a ...
KETV Omaha

Gov. Jim Pillen, Dr. Oz announce Nebraska as first state to pursue Medicaid work requirements

AFTER THE 2020 ELECTION. NEBRASKA IS SET TO BECOME THE FIRST STATE TO START WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR SOME MEDICAID RECIPIENTS. THANKS FOR JOINING US. I’M BILL SCHAMMERT EM QUANECIA FRASER. ALL STATES ARE ...
Idaho State Journal

Conservative Idaho group proposes $1.9 billion in state budget cuts – including Medicaid expansion

An influential conservative think tank is urging the Idaho Legislature to cut Medicaid expansion, public school funding and other programs to balance the state budget. Idaho is projected to face a ...
Medscape

Medicaid Expansion Tied to Improved Lung Cancer Survival

In patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), Medicaid expansion under the 2014 Affordable Care Act (ACA) was associated with improved 2- and 4-year survival. Medicaid expansion ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Medicaid Expansion Associated With Lower Mortality in NSCLC

Medicaid expansion correlated with reduced 2- and 4-year mortality in NSCLC patients under 65, especially in late expansion states. Improved survival was noted in younger patients, women, and certain ...
The Clarion-Ledger

Why is it so quiet around Medicaid expansion as legislative session looms?

The potential for Mississippi to expand its Medicaid program in 2026 appears unlikely, continuing a trend from the past five years. Gov. Tate Reeves remains strongly opposed to expansion, which would ...
New Orleans City Business

Louisiana approves Medicaid contracts. They are the most expensive contracts in the state’s history.

Louisiana lawmakers signed off last week on one-year extensions to the state’s six biggest government contracts, collectively worth more than $17 billion. The agreements are with the six health care ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Arkansas’ proposed Medicaid work requirement delayed from planned 2026 start date, official says

With President Donald Trump's signing of H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, in July, states will be required starting in 2027 to ensure enrollees in Medicaid expansion programs are ...