Elevance’s stock led the S&P 500’s losers after its CEO said a lowered profit outlook assumes Medicaid cost pressures won’t subside in the near term

House members in the San Joaquin Valley who voted for the bill defended their decisions, despite projections that some of their constituents will lose coverage.

States must begin verifying millions of Medicaid enrollees’ monthly work status by the end of next year. Critics say this may be difficult.

State Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman says there’s “no scenario” in which New Jersey can make up the difference. Many residents expect to lose coverage.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Medicaid reforms are too small for what needs to be done, argues Ross Marchand.

A University of Iowa researcher with experience studying rural health care says cuts to Medicaid will only complicate care for those who already face less access and place a new roadblock in the way of those trying to coordinate care throughout the state.

Local Democrats amassed across the street from Augusta Health Thursday morning to bring attention to the trillions of dollars in Medicaid cuts.

The Indianapolis-based insurer attempted to reassure investors that it can operate through looming policy changes that appear set to worsen existing challenges. It was unsuccessful: Elevance’s stock fell 11% following the results.