Medicaid

Over 20 States Join Forces to Challenge Trump Administration’s Cuts to Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood

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BANGOR, Maine — More than 20 states, including Maine, have initiated legal action against the Trump administration over proposed cuts to Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood. This lawsuit challenges a specific component of the administration’s significant tax legislation that reduces reimbursements to key providers of family planning services. The states contend that the language in the law is ambiguous regarding its applicability to various organizations. They argue that the measure infringes on free speech rights by explicitly targeting Planned Parenthood for its public stance on abortion advocacy. The Trump administration, however, maintains that states should … Read more

Santa Cruz Planned Parenthood Office Remains Closed Despite Federal Court Ruling Against Medicaid Cuts

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Santa Cruz, California — The Planned Parenthood office in downtown Santa Cruz will remain closed following an abrupt shutdown last week, local officials confirmed Monday. This decision comes despite a recent U.S. District Court ruling that blocked cuts to Medicaid reimbursement for the organization nationwide. The Santa Cruz facility, along with four other Planned Parenthood locations in California, closed as part of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte’s strategy to manage significant financial losses. The closures follow President Donald Trump’s tax legislation, which resulted in the freezing of Medicaid funds for various Planned Parenthood affiliates as of … Read more

Nationwide Hospitals Gear Up for Impact of Upcoming Medicaid Reductions Amid Controversial Legislation

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Hospitals nationwide are preparing for potential Medicaid reductions as part of broader legislative changes. With policymakers grappling over health care funding, the implications could significantly affect patient care and hospital operations. In recent months, lawmakers have debated various reforms tied to the expansive health care legislation, often referred to as the “big, beautiful” law. As these discussions unfold, many health care facilities are expressing concerns about the financial ramifications of reduced Medicaid funding. This program, which provides health insurance to millions of low-income individuals, is crucial for the sustainability of many hospitals, particularly those in … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Medicaid Funding Cuts to Planned Parenthood, Protecting Care for Over 1 Million Patients

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BOSTON — A federal judge has issued a temporary order blocking the implementation of a provision that aimed to stop Medicaid from funding Planned Parenthood health centers. The decision comes in response to a lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood and its affiliates, which argues that the provision unfairly targets the organization based on its abortion services and threatens healthcare access for more than one million Medicaid patients annually. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani’s ruling mandates that Medicaid continue its financial support for Planned Parenthood for an additional 14 days, pending a hearing scheduled for later … Read more