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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) this week unveiled two sweeping initiatives aimed at transforming American health care—one to overhaul rural health delivery and another …
CMS Launches Groundbreaking Plan to Cut Drug Costs and Transform Rural Health Read More
PITTSTON, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has declared a disaster emergency and mobilized more than $7 million in state and private funds to support food banks across Pennsylvania after the …
Shapiro Mobilizes $7 Million to Feed Pennsylvanians Amid SNAP Shutdown Read More
BALTIMORE, MD — The Social Security Administration announced that benefits for 75 million Americans will rise by 2.8 percent in 2026, reflecting the latest cost-of-living adjustment tied to inflation. The …
Social Security Announces 2.8% Benefit Increase for 2026 Read More
When you turn 65, Medicare becomes a vital part of your health care coverage. But signing up is just the beginning. Many people don’t realize that Medicare isn’t a “set …
Making the Most of Medicare Open Enrollment Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final guidance for the third cycle of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program on Tuesday, introducing major …
CMS Finalizes New Medicare Drug Price Rules, Expands Rare Disease Protections Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture rolled out a sweeping set of initiatives last week, ranging from wildfire prevention funding to reforms in federal food assistance and new …
USDA Unveils $200M Wildfire Grants, Tighter SNAP Rules, and Farm Relief Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new measures last week to expand access to catastrophic health insurance plans beginning in the 2026 plan year, …
CMS Expands Access to Catastrophic Health Coverage Amid Rising Premiums Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A sweeping nutrition reform effort championed by President Donald Trump is accelerating, as six additional states have secured federal waivers to remove soda, candy, and other junk food …
Six More States Join Trump Administration Push to Ban Junk Food from SNAP Purchases Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education on Friday issued its first formal guidance to colleges and financial aid administrators following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act …
Education Department Launches Implementation of Trump-Backed Higher Ed Overhaul Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced a sweeping policy change aimed at restoring compliance with federal law and safeguarding taxpayer-funded benefits for …
HHS Reverses Clinton-Era Policy, Restricts Federal Benefits to U.S. Citizens Read More