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HHS Expands Access to Affordable Health Insurance

HHS Expands Access to Affordable Health Insurance WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today it is implementing important measures to expand access to more affordable catastrophic health coverage through HHS’ new hardship exemption guidance. This guidance Read more about HHS Expands Access to Affordable Health Insurance
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Expanding Access to Health Insurance: Consumers to Gain Access to “Catastrophic” Health Insurance Plans in 2026 Plan Year

Overview The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is working to expand access to catastrophic health coverage in the Federally-facilitated Exchange (FFE) through additional hardship exemption guidance, specifically designed to help consumers access coverage as a result of the premium Read more about Expanding Access to Health Insurance: Consumers to Gain Access to “Catastrophic” Health Insurance Plans in 2026 Plan Year
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HHS Drives Reform to Restore Patient-Centered Care, Announces Request for Nominations of Members to Serve on Federal Healthcare Advisory Committee

HHS Drives Reform to Restore Patient-Centered Care, Announces Request for Nominations of Members to Serve on Federal Healthcare Advisory Committee The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are establishing the Healthcare Advisory Read more about HHS Drives Reform to Restore Patient-Centered Care, Announces Request for Nominations of Members to Serve on Federal Healthcare Advisory Committee
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CMS Launches Nationwide Push to Remove Ineligible Medicaid Enrollees, Uphold Citizenship Requirements

CMS Launches Nationwide Push to Remove Ineligible Medicaid Enrollees, Uphold Citizenship Requirements New Verification Process to Help States Maintain Program Integrity, Protect Taxpayer Funding The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today launched an oversight initiative to ensure that Read more about CMS Launches Nationwide Push to Remove Ineligible Medicaid Enrollees, Uphold Citizenship Requirements
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FY 2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements Final Rule (CMS-1835-F)

Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements Final Rule (CMS-1835-F) On August 1, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule (CMS-1835-F) that updates Medicare hospice payment rates and the Read more about FY 2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements Final Rule (CMS-1835-F)
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FY 2026 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Prospective Payment System Final Rule - CMS-1829-F

Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Prospective Payment System Final Rule - CMS-1829-F On August 1, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule to update Medicare payment policies and rates for inpatient rehabilitation facilities under the Read more about FY 2026 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Prospective Payment System Final Rule - CMS-1829-F