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KFF Health News

Nearly every state has at least one waiver to run its Medicaid program differently than required by federal law, such as allowing the use of private managed-care plans or expanding eligibility for mental health or long-term care services.

Trump Team’s Use of Arcane Budget Rule Threatens Medicaid Coverage

KFF Health News

Aug 16, 2026

5 min read

The council in June “passed a legally-certified budget for the next fiscal year that makes the best use of all local resources, including the opioid settlement fund.

Budget Battle Erupts in Nation’s Capital Over Opioid Settlement Money

KFF Health News

Aug 09, 2026

4 min read

Becerra, who served as HHS secretary under President Joe Biden, is the highest-ranking former health official running this cycle. He won a crowded and expensive open primary and now faces Republican Steve Hilton, a British-born former Fox News host, in the general election.

They Worked To Protect Public Health. Now They Want the Public’s Votes.

KFF Health News

Aug 02, 2026

6 min read

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