Tens of millions of Americans rely on the programs, and they have protected the country's most vulnerable populations for over six decades now.

States tailor their Medicaid programs, according to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, so there’s a wide variation in what is offered, depending on where individuals live, and ...

July 30, 2025, marks the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, which have grown to cover about 140 million people combined, including older adults, people with disabilities and low-income ...

The so-called "One, Big Beautiful Bill," spanning over 900 pages, includes the largest cuts to Medicaid in the program's 50-plus years. What to know.

States tailor their Medicaid programs, according to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, so there’s a wide variation in what is offered, depending on where individuals live, and ...

The contribution of Medicare and Medicaid to American life cannot be overstated. Almost one in four Americans is on Medicaid, including over 40% of children, writes Walter Tsou.

Some states used Medicaid funding mechanisms to plug holes created by Medicare funding flaws and insurer payment denials. It's necessity, not waste.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly promised not to touch Medicare, the federal health insurance system for seniors over age 65, but federal spending reductions for Medicaid baked into the One […] ...

States tailor their Medicaid programs, according to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, so there’s a wide variation in what is offered, depending on where individuals live, and ...