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The cheap health insurance promoted by Trump officials has this catch

As millions brace for higher insurance prices, plans touted by the Trump administration are attracting attention. They are cheaper, but coverage is often skimpy. Read More

Trump presses congress on health subsidies

President Trump urged Congress to rethink how Washington helps Americans afford health insurance, signaling a fresh fight over the cost and design of coverage. The call raises questions for millions ... Read More

States jostle over $50 billion rural health fund as Trump's Medicaid cuts trigger scramble

Washington — Nationwide, states are racing to win their share of a new $50 billion rural health fund. But helping rural hospitals, as originally envisioned, is quickly becoming a quaint idea. Rather, ... Read More

Health insurance battle at heart of shutdown

Health care insurance and coverage is at the heart of the current U.S. government shutdown, which has resulted in furloughs and more recently — lapses in food assistance benefits. Read More

As Shutdown Nears End, Trump Still Confronts Soaring Health Costs

The central issue of the government closure remains unresolved, leaving Republicans under political pressure ahead of the midterms. Read More

States are cutting Medicaid provider payments long before Trump cuts hit

Every day for nearly 18 years, Alessandra Fabrello has been a medical caregiver for her son, on top of being his mom. "It is almost impossible to explain what it takes to keep a child alive who should ... Read More

How many RIers will lose health insurance under new federal Medicaid rules? Here's a breakdown

More than 30,000 Rhode Islanders, including 9,000 immigrants, are projected to lose public health insurance due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The new federal law adds work requirements for ... Read More