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• coverage of millions of Americans. coverage of millions of Americans.
• about is how they have slashed Medicaid about is how they have slashed Medicaid and<00:58:46.400
• Medicaid Largest cut to Medicaid in<01:02:16.319> American<01:02:16.720> history.
• Slashing Medicaid repeating.
• billion in cuts to Medicaid. billion in cuts to Medicaid. $536 $536 billion in cuts to Medicaid.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, September 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• HB 4581 by Ian relating to a temporary emergency energy facilities for the Committee on state affairs
• certain veterans in obtaining healthcare coverage for the Committee on Human Services.
• HB 4674 by Jones of Dallas related modification of certain prescription drug benefits in the coverage
• AG 48, so 45 by GAR relating to Medicaid provider enrollment revalidation for the Committee on Human
• The provision of certain mental and behavioral health services by the Medicaid, Medicaid coverage and

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• Chire, coverage.
• HB 4760 by Tom. and relating to Medicaid reimbursement for the cost of cognitive assessment and care
• AG 48, so 45 by Garrett, relating to Medicaid provider enrollment revalidation.
• According to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the Federal Patient
• Medicaid coverage and reimbursement of those services in regulation of psychiatric residential treatment

Bills: HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• <00:04:48.680> through motans get HealthCare coverage through motans get HealthCare coverage
• centers for Medicare and Medicaid centers for Medicare and Medicaid services<00:32:32.559> uh
• <00:56:03.680> program it was going to be a temporary program it was going to be a temporary
• have access to employer-sponsored coverage.
• it's where entrepreneurs get coverage it's where entrepreneurs get their<01:04:44.799> coverage

Keywords: 1183, house

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• growth in the federal share of Medicaid growth in the federal share of Medicaid or<00:31:24.840>
• on a group known as the Medicaid on a group known as the Medicaid expansion This group includes
• assumes no reduction in federal Medicaid assumes no reduction in federal Medicaid funding<00:32:
• this point it's our hope that Medicaid this point it's our hope that Medicaid is<00:36:19.079>
• reserves are designed to be a temporary reserves are designed to be a temporary source<00:37:55.480

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Minnesota Management and Budget presented the February 2025 budget and economic forecast, with Commissioner Aon Campbell, State Economist Anthony Becker, and Budget Director Anam Mingi outlining updated revenue, spending, and long-term balance projections. The state’s FY 2026-27 general fund outlook remains positive but weaker than in November, with an ending balance of $456 million, down $160 million from the prior forecast. Looking ahead, the planning years FY 2028-29 show a projected deficit of just under $6 billion, driven largely by spending growth outpacing revenues. Officials emphasized that discretionary inflation is a major factor in the forecast, but also noted that those amounts are not automatically appropriated and would require legislative action. Becker said the national outlook has changed since November, with higher expected inflation, higher interest rates for longer, and slower growth in later years. He highlighted uncertainty around tariffs, trade policy, immigration policy, federal spending, and possible changes to tax and debt-ceiling policy, all of which could affect Minnesota’s economy and revenues. Minnesota’s labor market remains tight, with low unemployment and rising wages, and the revenue forecast was revised upward overall for FY 2026-27, including higher income and sales tax receipts, though corporate tax revenue was slightly lower than previously projected. Mingi said projected general fund spending is up $79 million in FY 2026-27 and $960 million in FY 2028-29 compared with November. The largest increases are in education and health and human services, especially due to inflation, higher pupil counts, special education costs, long-term care, and higher Medical Assistance spending. She noted that higher utilization of weight-loss drugs also raises Medicaid costs, and that a smaller assumed bonding bill helps offset some debt service costs. The commissioner and staff repeatedly warned that federal policy changes, especially possible Medicaid reductions, pose a major risk; they said Minnesota could face billions in lost federal funding, including a potential $2.4 billion hit if the enhanced Medicaid match for adults without children were eliminated. No votes or legislative actions were taken in the presentation.

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• It's the family that relies on Medicaid, that chooses to be on Medicaid, that is now without a job.
• , specifically related to Medicaid.
• through Medicaid.
• coverage...
• Assembly Bill 5062 requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for testing and treatment to slow

Keywords: 1146, all

Bills: HB37, HB51, HB173, HB180, HB192, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB485, HB516, HB521, HB526, HB638, HB752, HB817, HB976, HB1006, HB1044

Keywords: HB37, expropriation, eminent domain, property rights, foreign entity, foreign corporation, limited liability company, LLC, reciprocal expropriation agreement, Louisiana property law, land acquisition, utility infrastructure, public utilities, railroad, waterworks, sewerage, natural gas pipeline, electric utility, telecommunications, carbon dioxide pipeline

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• And we're seeing states scale back benefits, leaving even those who are able to keep their Medicaid coverage
• who are able to keep their Medicaid who are able to keep their Medicaid coverage<03:48:07.199>
• This effort not only to cut Medicaid coverage but to try and ban access for children. and so unloved
• This effort not only to cut Medicaid coverage but to try and ban access for children.
• <04:09:59.199> coverage effort not only to cut Medicaid coverage effort not only to cut Medicaid

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I want to be really clear that this bill does not mandate any coverage of new benefits.
• The role of a clinical trainee in various Medicaid-covered services is spelled out clearly in 256B, the
• I want to be really clear that this bill does not mandate any coverage of new benefits.
• The role of a clinical trainee in various Medicaid-covered services is spelled out clearly in 256B, the
• I want to be really clear that this bill does not mandate any coverage of new benefits.

Bills: SF1750, HF4250, HF3938, HF3904, HF3642

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

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• This is for temporary staffing services for ASU.
• Enterprise and Medicaid Management System.
• This is for actuarial services for the Medicaid program.
• Enterprise and Medicaid Management System.
• This is emergency shelter services, temporary shelter for DCFS clients.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• The state will spend less money on Medicaid.
• When Medicaid coverage is reduced, more uninsured individuals turn to the emergency room for their care
• When Medicaid coverage is reduced, more uninsured individuals turn to the emergency room for their care
• Medicaid cuts will lead to reduced consumer spending.
• Individuals losing Medicaid coverage will likely face higher out-of-pocket health care costs, leaving

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The inaugural hearing of the newly named House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability focused on how federal policy changes could affect Massachusetts, especially in education, health care, research, infrastructure, climate, and business conditions. Chair LaNatra said the committee was created to monitor federal funding decisions and their impacts on state programs and services. Members introduced themselves, then heard testimony from Doug Howgate of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, Sarah Mills of Associated Industries of Massachusetts, and Quentin Palfrey, the governor’s Director of Federal Funds and Infrastructure. Howgate argued that the Trump administration and new Congress pose ideological, practical, and process-related risks to Massachusetts, citing proposed cuts to Medicaid, education, research, and other domestic programs. He said federal dollars make up about a quarter of the state operating budget and capital plan, warned against using one-time reserves to backfill ongoing federal cuts, and urged the state to prioritize core services while protecting areas where Massachusetts is especially strong, such as higher education and research. In response to committee questions, he said the House Medicaid proposal would still cost Massachusetts hundreds of millions and that international student and NIH-related changes could harm the state’s labor force and innovation economy. He also advised that the state communicate clearly without overreacting to daily federal developments. Mills testified that AIM members are most concerned about uncertainty, tariffs, Medicaid cuts, and NIH reductions. She said tariffs are raising costs, disrupting supply chains, and hurting small and medium-sized businesses, housing construction, and exporters, with AIM’s business confidence index falling to its lowest level since the pandemic. She said Medicaid cuts would raise employer health costs, reduce productivity, and strain the health care system, while NIH cuts would threaten Massachusetts’ life sciences and academic research ecosystem. In questions, she said AIM has increased federal outreach, is coordinating with the U.S. Chamber and the Massachusetts delegation, and is hearing concerns from employers about immigration compliance and workforce disruptions. Palfrey described the Healey-Driscoll administration’s efforts to maximize federal funding, including a biweekly interagency council, a municipal partnership effort, and a statewide roadshow. He said Massachusetts has secured nearly $9 billion from major federal laws for projects such as the Cape Cod bridges, Allston Multimodal, grid modernization, clean-energy school buses, and broadband. He also said the administration launched a public website to track federal impacts and is working with municipalities, nonprofits, and the Attorney General on grant changes, legal issues, and litigation. In response to questions, he warned that cuts to NOAA, NSF, Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs could affect services and the state budget, and said the administration is tracking changes to federal grant applications and conditions. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational only.

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• health care coverage. health care coverage.
• <00:04:56.200> Fraud director of Minnesota's Medicaid Fraud director of Minnesota's Medicaid
• Medicaid Fraud Unit Minnesota's Medicaid Fraud Unit has<00:05:18.120> existed<00:05:18.600>
• So, California has a bigger Medicaid budget; they have a bigger Medicaid fraud unit than us.
• some other states with similar Medicaid some other states with similar Medicaid budgets. budgets

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Medicaid. Say again, sir. Medicaid. Yeah, thank you. Mr.
• coverage.
• Expanding Medicaid in Florida would provide health coverage to approximately a million people, a million
• Medicaid expansion would cause a vast expansion of our Medicaid budget.
• Adopting Medicaid expansion would make Florida increasingly, Medicaid enrollees.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several introductions and memorials, including a resolution designating August 9, 2026, as Bob Graham Day and a moment of silence for firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber then moved through a long special-order calendar, with several bills substituted with House companions and adopted by voice vote or recorded vote. Early measures included a tax conformity bill tied to federal Internal Revenue Code changes, which passed 34-0, and a Medicaid/public assistance bill that drew extensive debate over work requirements, fraud reduction, behavioral health services, and SNAP/EBT reforms. Amendments offered by Senators Berman and Osgood to condition or soften the work and photo-ID provisions were rejected, and the underlying bill was placed on the third-reading calendar after lengthy questioning about implementation, exemptions, and eligibility effects. The Senate also passed bills on computer science education and AI instruction, a Parkinson’s disease registry public-records exemption and registry update, designation of the SS American Victory as Florida’s official state flagship, electronic payments for local governments, repeal of the legal-tender sunset for gold and silver, public-records protections for gold/silver custodians and stablecoin-related entities, a Florida stablecoin pilot program, and local government budget transparency/spending measures. Most of these measures were adopted after minor amendments or technical substitutions, with votes generally ranging from 31-3 to 34-0. The chamber also recognized the Florida Channel’s 30 years of legislative coverage. Later, the Senate approved a digital voyeurism bill expanding the reasonable-expectation-of-privacy definition to include private fenced yards, and an insurance customer representative licensing bill allowing high school students to complete insurance/personal finance coursework and later qualify for licensure. The final major item was a medical freedom bill that would expand parental vaccine information requirements, add a conscience-based exemption to immunization mandates, allow behind-the-counter ivermectin for adults, and repeal the sunset on the mRNA mandate prohibition; two amendments clarifying anti-kickback rules and requiring vaccine information to include risks, benefits, safety, and efficacy were adopted, while questions from Senators Smith and Massullo focused on public-health impacts and the content of the required materials. The transcript ends during discussion of that bill, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• coverage.
• And they earn too much to qualify for traditional Medicaid. They're stuck in the coverage gap.
• Expanding Medicaid in Florida would provide health coverage to approximately a million people, a million
• Expanding Medicaid in Florida would provide health coverage to approximately a million people, a million
• Medicaid expansion would cause a vast expansion of our Medicaid budget.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and recognitions, including a resolution honoring Bob Graham and a moment of silence for firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber then moved through a special-order calendar with multiple bills, many of them paired with House companions and amended before final passage. Early action included adoption of a tax conformity bill tied to federal changes in the Internal Revenue Code, with a 34-0 vote. The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/SB 1758, a Medicaid and SNAP reform bill. The sponsor described provisions to strengthen fraud enforcement, impose work requirements for able-bodied adults, expand behavioral health services through a waiver, modernize Medicaid drug purchasing, and require a SNAP fraud-reduction plan and photo ID on EBT cards. Democrats offered amendments to delay work requirements until Medicaid expansion and to add protections for SNAP users such as caregivers, seniors, disabled individuals, and domestic violence survivors; both amendments failed. Senators also questioned implementation details, exemptions, and potential effects on vulnerable populations. After debate, the bill was placed on the calendar for third reading. The Senate also passed bills on technology education and AI instruction, a public records exemption and related Parkinson’s Disease Registry measures, designation of the SS American Victory as the state flagship, electronic payments for local governments, repeal of the sunset on legal tender recognition for gold and silver, public records protections for financial and digital-asset custodians, a Florida stablecoin pilot program, local government budget transparency, digital voyeurism, insurance customer representative licensing, and a medical freedom bill with amendments on vaccine-related materials and anti-kickback provisions. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, though the public records bill for gold/silver custodians and the legal tender repeal drew a few dissenting votes.

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• The first is coverage from employer.
• Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare and Medicaid. Okay? Okay? Okay?
• Uh, in the case of Medicaid, you know, all of the carriers lost a bunch of money on Medicaid.
• analysis for Medicaid in analysis for Medicaid in 2024<00:54:18.040> was<00:54:18.360> very
• coverage, right? coverage, right?

Bills: HF3766, HF3972, HF3437, HF4118

Keywords: travel insurance, regulation, insurance licensing, consumer protection, travel assistance, short-term rental, vacation rental, home sharing, rental marketplace, online platform, property damage guarantee, damage waiver, reimbursement insurance, insurance regulation, commerce department, platform user, Airbnb, Vrbo, host protection, rental home marketplace

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• Medicaid is offered. Um also the $25 Medicaid is offered.
• <01:37:06.560> Medicaid<01:37:07.040> is<01:37:07.280> also can uh get coverage
• Medicaid is also can uh get coverage.
• Medicaid. Yes. Medicaid. Yes.
• exchange coverage um that this coverage exchange coverage um that this coverage is<02:03:53.599>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We also they're exciting where one of the first states to adopt and Medicaid coverage for doula care.
• recipients and then emergency Medicaid for non-citizens is a federally required coverage.
• The state plan are various waivers outline the coverage groups in order to enroll in Medicaid.
• Medicaid reimbursing for 6,550 members in this coverage group. Real quick here.
• Medicaid provides 12 months of full benefit postpartum coverage.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Given time constraints, I'll focus on ABA coverage today and submit extensive written testimony.
• Joe should have his own insurance coverage for his medical diagnosis.
• Here we sit in 2025 with the Medicaid cut elephant in the room. Do we give up?
• Other states have figured out how to serve ABA to adults through the Medicaid systems.
• Our school-based Medicaid program should be a powerful tool to leverage.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing focused on two broad sets of issues: home- and community-based care, and school-based Medicaid reimbursement. In the morning session, legislators and advocates testified on bills affecting children and disabled enrollees, including proposals to clarify rate-setting for home health and home care services (H. 767/S. 870), allow family members and spouses to be paid caregivers under MassHealth (H. 1394/S. 886 and related bills), extend MassHealth coverage for applied behavior analysis and other therapies beyond age 21 for adults with autism and developmental disabilities (H. 1351/S. 871), and protect medically fragile children by improving access to continuous skilled nursing. In the later portion of the hearing, testimony shifted to a bill to improve MassHealth reimbursement for schools (S. 862), with speakers describing the school mental health crisis and the need to reinvest Medicaid funds directly into school health services. Witnesses on the home care rate-setting bill said current reimbursement methods are opaque and outdated, contributing to workforce shortages, unfilled shifts, long waitlists, and patients remaining in hospitals longer than necessary. Home care providers and trade groups argued the bill would not set rates directly but would require more transparent methodology and fuller consideration of real costs such as wages, benefits, taxes, training, and technology. On caregiver bills, many family members and provider organizations described the financial and emotional strain of caring for disabled or medically fragile relatives, especially when parents, spouses, or guardians are barred from being paid caregivers. They argued the bills would recognize existing unpaid care, help families remain at home, and reduce reliance on more expensive institutional care. Advocates for adult ABA coverage said services remain medically necessary after age 21 and that ending coverage at that age creates an inequitable “cliff” for MassHealth members compared with those with private insurance. For the PACE/community care bill, elder law attorneys and PACE advocates said current MassHealth income rules force some older adults with modestly higher incomes to spend down to $542 per month, making community living unrealistic and pushing people toward nursing homes. They supported changing the eligibility structure to a premium-based approach that would allow more people to remain in the community. On the school Medicaid bill, advocates said schools are providing effective, preventive mental health care, but reimbursement currently flows to municipalities rather than directly back to school health budgets, limiting districts’ ability to hire and retain staff. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony and several witnesses requested favorable reports on the bills.

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• This is for temporary staffing services for ASU.
• This is to provide maintenance and operation of the Arkansas Medicaid Enterprise and Medicaid Management
• This is for actuarial services for the Medicaid program.
• This is for a Medicaid administrative hearing officer. 140 is with Jewel H. Harper.
• This is for a Medicaid administrative hearing officer. 141 is with Stanley M.

Summary: The committee met to review a supplemental agenda, procurement rule revisions, methods of finance, discretionary grants, contracts, and a member disclosure. The Office of State Procurement presented rule changes tied to 2025 legislative changes, including Act 782, with updates to sole-source definitions, unrealistic bids, protest requirements, debarment procedures, and recodification references; the committee voted to accept the supplemental agenda and approve the rules. Members also approved eight methods of finance covering university repairs, equipment replacement, property purchase, and capital projects, along with a large slate of discretionary grants for courts, health, DHS, historic preservation, and tobacco prevention programs. The committee then reviewed RFQs and six ratifications. The ratifications included a Workforce Connections payment to ACT WorkKeys, Department of Health costs from an ice-storm-related water leak, a large Department of Public Safety ratification for Motorola’s Arkansas Wireless Information Network upgrade, Veterans Affairs HVAC and medical-service payments, and a UA Little Rock painting contract. The Department of Public Safety ratification drew extended questioning about why the expired Motorola contract had not been renewed sooner and why the issue took months to reach the committee; agency officials said the project was bond-funded, had not been tracked in ASIS, and involved ongoing negotiations and system updates. Despite concerns, the committee approved the ratifications. Members also reviewed a long list of construction, intergovernmental, out-of-state, and in-state contracts, including numerous university, DHS, health, corrections, and state agency agreements. Several contracts were discussed in more detail, including an SAU custodial contract question about sales tax and transparency reporting, and Department of Corrections aerial application contracts for Tucker and Cummins farms, which officials said served separate facilities in different parts of the state. The committee approved the contract lists, reviewed reports, and accepted a disclosure from Representative Andrew Collins regarding his investment interest in a company leasing property to Arkansas Rehabilitation Services before adjourning.

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• it will allow for these product Medicaid it will allow for these product prods<00:31:28.200> to
• I'm here to present Senate File 595 in relation to modifying the MA coverage of chiropractic services
• Today I'll speak in support of Senate Bill 595 related to modifying chiropractic coverage services in
• We again have to have the patient sign the advanced recipient notice of non-coverage service.
• <00:52:22.040> and stress to everyone is that Medicaid and stress to everyone is that Medicaid

Keywords: 1187, senate, all