Medicaid

Nonprofits across the country have been grappling with changes in federal spending and the cuts to departments and grants. As coordinator with other local organizations, Lubbock Area United Way has been updating partners on developments at the state and national level, and advocating for policies suited to West Texas.

A reproductive health advocate called it a "direct attack" on Planned Parenthood and its ability to participate in Oklahoma Medicaid.

Pending federal approval, schools could recoup more Medicaid dollars from providing services like occupational and speech therapy, and behavioral health supports to eligible students.

President Donald Trump's new budget package cuts funding for programs like Medicaid and SNAP through work requirements.

Oklahoma health care leaders estimate state hospitals will see $6.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursement cuts as funding reductions made to the program through President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" set in.

Republican U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas said he made changes to the Senate’s version of the Trump administration's reconciliation bill to soften the blow of Medicaid cuts on Kansas hospitals. But health care advocates say it won’t be enough.

The bill is moving quickly through Congress and could reshape life for millions of Texans.

Roy blasted Senators for increasing deficit spending to pay for tax cuts.

The United States Supreme Court ruled Thursday states may block Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid funding for non-abortion services.

On Thursday, the U.S. House narrowly passed a sweeping bill that slashes about $3.8 trillion in taxes by scaling back social safety net programs including Medicaid and SNAP.