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congressmanboyle.bsky.social
The number one concern I hear from people is about their health care coverage.

Even if you aren't on Medicaid, Medicare, or an Affordable Care Act plan, the Republican health care crisis will impact you.

Their cuts will make premiums rise and hurt health care for everyone.
December 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
gwdcountydems.bsky.social
1️⃣ Sen Billy Garrett thinks Medicaid and Medicare should be done away with and everyone move to private insurance. Yet we've all seen our insurance costs with employers rise this year. #ACA #HealthInsurance
ACA Insurers Are Raising Premiums by an Estimated 26%, but Most Enrollees Could See Sharper Increases in What They Pay
The amount health insurers charge for coverage on the ACA Marketplaces is rising 26%, on average, in 2026.... Most enrollees would face even sharper increases in what they pay if they ACA’s enhanced p...
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December 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
masspirates.bsky.social
We have the most expensive health care in the world and yet fewer children benefit from it. It will be made even worse next year as millions see their health insurance cost rise so much they drop it and millions more get dropped from Medicaid
Source: publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
December 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
thejenniwren.teamlh.social
Families navigating disability, Medicaid, childhood illness, and impossible care gaps are under attack and still building a movement that refuses to break. This story isn’t easy, but it’s necessary. We rise stronger together.

Please Read + share:
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Trump’s War on Kids: He Picked the Wrong Families to Fight
When a government targets children, the people must choose to fight back. Join us.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
ncpssm.bsky.social
"Lack of #healthcare kills people," @wassermanschultz.house.gov tells us on this weeks' podcast. Hospitals are closing in RED STATES in anticipation of Trump's #Medicaid cuts. Health care premiums will rise because of Republicans' refusal to extend subsidies. LISTEN:
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December 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
gamerdad8six.bsky.social
people will bitch about affordability, farmers will complain that tariffs are killing their businesses, Medicaid recipients fear their premiums will rise but will STILL vote for republicans because they tie their entire identity to one man and it’s sickening
December 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
umnconsortium.bsky.social
Recent news has highlighted the rise of the use of AI in health insurance coverage decisions and disputes. Today, @forbes.com covered new plans by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to use AI to determine treatment protocols for those enrolled in Medicare.
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AI To Guide Use Of Prior Authorization In Medicare Through Demo Project
By piloting a six-year demonstration project called WISeR, Medicare is implementing an AI-led prior authorization policy that is already in place in Medicare Advantage.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:34 PM
doubleddoubled.bsky.social
Have you heard the news today?
Bombs have dropped, the swamp is drained
America is finally getting saved!
11 millions off of Medicaid
Temperatures rise like interest rates
Built Auschwitz, in the Everglades and sold merch at the front gate

#Resist #Trump #DCProtest

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Earth to Eve - 'Have you heard the news?' (Live Version)
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November 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM
ncgovernor.bsky.social
Health care costs are continuing to rise, and the legislature’s inaction on Medicaid is not helping. But there is some good news!
November 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
nogoodwyfe.bsky.social
the r/dementia subreddit is an, uhh, *interesting* window into how everyday americans are feeling about income inequality, healthcare and Medicaid cuts
r/dementia 2 days ago Msdingles The United States is a bad place for folks with dementia HOW THE FUCK are ordinary people supposed to afford $11K PER MONTH (on the low end) for memory care? How? Baby boomers are aging, and cases of dementia are supposedly expected to rise steeply within the next decade or so, and yet there are barely any social safety nets in this shitty country. God forbid some of our tax dollars go towards caring for the elderly/disabled. Funding genocide and the border gestapo is more important, I guess. I hate it here 610 upvotes 270 comments r/dementia 1 day ago GenJonesRockRider WE. NEED. HELP. This illness is destroying lives! There are so many posts from caregivers in very sad and desperate situations. If politicians would just read all the posts here, maybe......just maybe, something would be done to stop this insanity. And it's only going to get worse. Medicaid is NOT the answer. So many do not qualify. Medicaid funded memory care also seems to be very lacking. The most powerful country in the world can and should do better! 232 upvotes 160 comments Reply from Asleep_Key_4293 • 1d ago The America-centric aspect of Reddit showing itself here. I'm in the UK but originally from the USA. Single-payer healthcare for all works and is the standard everywhere except for the USA. It's still a horrible disease, regardless of what system you're trying to negotiate it with but the USA is a joke. I've been here in Scotland for 14 years. There are some things about public healthcare that are not ideal but everyone, EVERYONE has access to the same level of care, from cradle to grave. fatcatbuddha • 5h ago I am so glad that worked for you. What state are you in? In N.C. you cannot have an income over $1500 a month to get Medicaid. Well, that's one social security check so - we'll have to come up with money on retired school teacher salaries (also in N.C.). I am so freaked as I watch my LO decline each day. 1 upvote Reply from Aunt-Ooley • 3h ago We are in PA. The income limit was $2700 per month. $1500 limit is way too low. I also attended a caregiver support group. It was very helpful to talk with others going through the same thing. I'll be praying for you. 2 upvotes Curlypeeps • 2d ago Yes another way billionaires profit off hard working Americans. My parents worked so hard just to have a house that they thought they could pass on to the next generation, but now we are faced with me stopping my life to take care of them or use the equity in their house to pay for their care. 103 upvotes Reply from LeanButNotMean • 2d ago I just started living in this same nightmare about 10 days ago. I'm overwhelmed and stressed beyond belief. 50 upvotes
November 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
thehill.com
Medicare Part B premiums will rise by about 10 percent in 2026 according to a notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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November 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
codeblackamerica.bsky.social
Tomorrow, the AMA is giving a platform to Dr. Oz — CMS Administrator destroying Medicare and Medicaid.

Residents can’t freely dissent or the AMA will punish them.

This isn’t “dialogue.” It’s coercion.

We wrote the position statement the AMA won’t.

Document link:
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REPORT OF THE AD HOC WORKING GROUP ON PHYSICIAN WORKFORCE CONDITIONS, SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY, AND RESIDENT ORGANIZING IN THE POST-2020 POLICY ENVIRONMENT Position Statement on the Dr. Mehmet Oz Event: Threats to Scientific Integrity and the Coercion of Resident Physicians Executive Summary The American medical profession is undergoing a structural realignment driven by three converging forces: the accelerating unionization of resident physicians [1]; the collapse of scientific and public‑health norms in the United States due to the political capture of federal agencies [2]; and a widening gap between the priorities of organized medicine’s legacy institutions and the lived reality of trainees. Medical students and residents now occupy the most precarious position in the physician workforce while simultaneously holding the greatest leverage to redirect the profession’s trajectory. The present moment is shaped by the consolidation of political power by the current Republican administration and the placement of high‑profile COVID‑19 contrarians—individuals whose pandemic‑era claims were repeatedly discredited—into leadership roles within federal science and health agencies [3]. This shift has destabilized traditional assumptions about evidence‑based governance, regulatory oversight, and the civic role of physicians. Meanwhile, the resident workforce—the backbone of the U.S. hospital system—faces unprecedented strain: declining inflation‑adjusted wages, chronic understaffing, escalating retaliation risks, and high levels of burnout. Residents organizing through CIR/SEIU have secured major gains across the country [4], while the AMA has only recently adopted policies supportive of collective bargaining for residents. This report outlines the structural dynamics shaping the profession, the interaction between political disinformation and medical licensure, the implications for trainees, and recommendations for coordinated action between CIR, medical students, and aligned… 1997 Balanced Budget Act [6]. These decisions often relied on the belief that physician oversupply would reduce quality or compress income. COVID‑19 exposed the fragility of this system. Several U.S.-licensed physicians—including some with academic affiliations—used their credentials to oppose public‑health measures and promote unproven treatments. Their claims were amplified by political networks and media ecosystems, contributing to public distrust and increased mortality [7]. Disciplinary action against these physicians was rare. State medical boards were slow or unwilling to intervene [8]. Meanwhile, prominent contrarian physicians consolidated political influence and now occupy key federal health leadership roles. II. Recent Developments Affecting Trainees Residents have responded to worsening conditions by organizing at an unprecedented rate. CIR/SEIU now represents tens of thousands of residents across major academic systems. Recent wins include wage increases, due‑process rights, parental‑leave expansions, and improved safety provisions [9]. Medical students increasingly view collective action as the only viable mechanism for improving training conditions. This generational shift is redefining the culture of medicine and the relationship between physicians and institutional authority. The AMA, historically ambivalent toward physician unionization, adopted policy in 2024 recognizing the legitimacy of resident collective bargaining [10]. However, the AMA’s primary legislative focus remains national scope‑of‑practice battles and physician payment reform, leaving trainees without a national body focused primarily on workplace safety, retaliation protections, or fair compensation. III. Scientific Integrity Under Political Pressure The integration of discredited COVID‑19 contrarian physicians into federal leadership represents a fundamental change in the environment for scientific practice [11]. Their elevation undermines the authority of evidence‑based instit… Third, trainees who advocate for evidence‑based care may face institutional retaliation, while physicians spreading disinformation face minimal consequences. This asymmetry distorts the professional environment and pushes trainees toward organized collective protection. IV. Areas of Alignment and Conflict Between AMA Policy and Trainee Needs While the AMA and resident unions share interest in scientific integrity and physician well‑being, their priorities diverge significantly. Residents require safe staffing, fair compensation, due‑process protections, and freedom from retaliation. The AMA has historically prioritized national legislative battles (such as scope‑of‑practice) over the day‑to‑day realities of residency training. However, the rise of political interference in scientific institutions creates an emerging area of alignment: both trainees and segments of organized medicine recognize that defending evidence‑based practice is essential to the profession’s future. V. Risk Assessment for Trainees in the Current Environment Trainees now operate in a structurally unstable ecosystem shaped by political capture of federal science agencies [12], increasing right‑wing disinformation targeting medicine [13], academic‑center fragility, declining public trust, weak state board enforcement, and widespread vulnerability to employer retaliation. These forces combine to create a historic level of risk for trainees, and senior leadership has not adequately communicated these stakes to medical students or residents. VI. Recommendations for Residents, Students, and CIR Leadership Residents must assert themselves as central actors in the profession’s future. Recommendations include strengthening organizing capacity across academic centers, building communication channels independent of employer oversight, establishing reporting pathways for retaliation or scientific interference, coordinating with allied organizations (including the AMA when aligned), creating educational… 2. Washington Post, ‘How COVID Contrarians Entered Federal Health Leadership,’ 2025. 3. New York Times and Science Magazine analyses of federal leadership turnover, 2024–2025. 4. CIR/SEIU contract gains at UC, UPenn, Mass General Brigham, 2022–2025. 5. COGME projections (1980–1999); AAMC workforce policy archives. 6. Congressional Research Service (CRS) Report on Medicare GME caps, 1997–2024. 7. ProPublica, ‘The Doctors Who Undermined COVID Response,’ 2022; BMJ analyses of excess mortality linked to disinformation. 8. FSMB public statements, 2021–2025; analysis of state board disciplinary data. 9. SEIU/CIR contract summaries from 2022–2025 bargaining cycles. 10. AMA YPS and HOD Actions, Policy D‑405.001, 2024. 11. Science Magazine, ‘Erosion of Scientific Norms in Federal Agencies,’ 2025. 12. NYT and WaPo reporting on federal appointments, 2024–2025. 13. Center for Countering Digital Hate reports, 2021–2025.
November 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
seminnesota.bsky.social
FinstadWatch: Because of the cuts to Medicaid in the Big Ugly Law, the amount of unpaid patient care is predicted to rise; trying to find ways to cover that gap is one of the major problems rural hospitals will have in coming years. And the hospitals most affected are in rural Republican areas.
November 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
idahocapitalsun.com
Hospital, nursing home and Medicaid advocates say the cuts will create a ripple effect that strains the state’s health care system — predicting more people will become uninsured, providers may close, and private insurance rates will rise as hospitals offset the costs of caring for uninsured people.
‘This perfect storm:’ How Idaho Medicaid cuts could affect everyone’s health care access • Idaho Capital Sun
Cuts are coming to Idaho Medicaid: doctor pay cuts, reforms in state law, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and potentially expiring health insurance subsidies.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
peoplescdc.org
Public health in jeopardy during govt shutdown, COVID wastewater levels decrease, communities stand up to ICE, and take action with our new flier.
Header: "Variants". Body text: "The CDC’s variant tracking dashboard has not been recently updated. As a result, we will pause on the reporting of COVID variants until updated information is provided." Footer: "The Weather Report 11/4/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Header: "Other Public Health Threats" Body text: "As of November 1, 2025, the U.S. government remains shut down due to a negotiation breakdown over the national budget. Cuts to spending on domestic programs including healthcare have led to significantly increased premiums in both the private and public marketplaces. Insurance premiums only make up part of the story, with much of the increase in premiums being driven by expiring tax credits for those accessing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces. Health premiums for some Americans will rise as much as 70% for 2026 without an extension of the tax credit structure. For the 24 million Americans who do not get their insurance through an employer or Medicare/Medicaid, out-of-pocket premiums are projected to double on average without a tax credit extension, meaning many will see an even greater increase." Footer: "The Weather Report 11/4/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Header: "On Healthcare Access" Body text: "The federal administration's immigration enforcement efforts have led to challenges for those accessing healthcare facilities, with reports from California ranging from agents camping out in lobbies to them waving machine guns in the face of clinicians serving the homeless. States, including California, have looked to limit the ability of federal agents (without valid search warrants or court orders) to enter into areas where patients receive care or discuss health matters. Communities are not sitting by and are organizing efforts to support fellow humans including volunteer patrols, documenting sightings, and rapid response training. In a drive to reduce drug costs, the FDA moves to speed approval of biosimilars by removing the requirement for human trials." Footer: "The Weather Report 11/4/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Header: "Long COVID" Body text: "A recently published systematic review and meta-analysis of 144 scientific studies, 17 of which included data on COVID found that COVID infections raise the risk of heart attack and stroke by 3 times in the 14 weeks following the initial infection. Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the study found that the increased risk was maintained for at least a year after the infection. Importantly, the study found that other viral illnesses, including the flu, also increased the risk of cardiovascular disease. A study published in early October in JAMA Network Open, found that work absences remain elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels with an increase of 12.9%, on track with COVID spread levels, and represent a new year-round baseline for absence similar to adding a new flu season.” Footer: "The Weather Report 11/4/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal.
November 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
repsummerlee.bsky.social
Pennsylvanians deserve healthcare that is affordable, accessible, and meets their needs.

Instead of working towards that for working families, Republicans are manufacturing a healthcare crisis that will jack up insurance costs for thousands of people and kick thousands more off Medicaid entirely.
Gold and white text on a black background reads "The Republican-manufactured healthcare crisis will be devastating for Pennsylvanians. In PA-12: 24,000 people will see their healthcare costs rise if Republicans let critical tax credits expire. 25,172 people will lose health coverage because of Republican cuts to Medicaid (also known in Pennsylvania as Medical Assistance) in their so-called One Big Beautiful Bill and their plot to gut the Affordable Care Act.
November 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
esghound.com
A 60 year old couple with 85k income but not covered under an employer plan is, like... the Trumpiest demographic not explicitly filtered by race or education. Their annual ACA costs will go up $22.6k (!!!!) and I don't think anyone in the GOP is fully prepared for the realization to hit
Enrollees with incomes above 400% of poverty will be subject to large increases in premium payments if enhanced premium tax credits expire. On average, a 60-year-old couple making $85,000 (or 402% FPL) would see yearly premium payments rise by over $22,600 in 2026, after accounting for an annual premium increase of 18%. This would bring the cost of a benchmark plan to about a quarter of this couple’s annual income, up from 8.5%. Meanwhile, a 45-year-old earning $20,000 (or 128% FPL) in a non-Medicaid expansion state would see their premium payments for a benchmark plan rise from $0 to $420 per year, on average, from the loss of enhanced premium tax credits. About half (45%) of ACA Marketplace enrollees have incomes between 100-150% of poverty, about a fourth (28%) have incomes between 150-250% of poverty, and roughly 1 in 10 have incomes above 400% of poverty.
November 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
ekg60.bsky.social
Republicans have NO plan for health care. They have allowed ACA premiums to rise and price out a large percentage of people. They will need to rely on Medicaid which has been cut by Republicans. Many people could face bankruptcy. So go ahead and give the rich tax cuts. We can't buy so bye...
November 1, 2025 at 11:11 AM
avk.bsky.social
Tami Higgs tries to get her fellow conservative Christians to rise up against people who need Medicaid in the U.S.

Thankfully it doesn't work (it actually backfires spectacularly), but it's an interesting thread regardless...

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October 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
kateross.bsky.social
Trump’s base will be more heavily impacted by the rise in ACA premiums, Medicaid rollbacks and SNAP disruptions.

Trump’s base is poorer and less educated than the Dems base and presenting himself as an all powerful savior then doing nothing to help them is going to backfire.
October 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
mherz67.bsky.social
Health care is on the line.

If Congress doesn’t act, nearly 500,000 Pennsylvanians could lose coverage next year — and premiums are set to rise 22%.

Democrats are fighting to extend ACA tax credits and reverse Medicaid cuts so families can afford care.
www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025...
Nearly half a million Pennsylvanians could lose health coverage in 2026 | Opinion
As ACA tax credits near expiration and Medicaid faces $911 billion in cuts, state residents brace for a 22% increase in premiums while Congress remains deadlocked over healthcare funding.
www.pennlive.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
jack2011.bsky.social
And then a stranger rode into town to save us.

It's not like the movies; we will have to save ourselves. How many people sitting on their asses will rise after losing their safety net - Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, and ACA tax credits? The subsequent No Kings protest will have ten million+ attendees.
October 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
analise-pink.bsky.social
FACT CHECK: Medicare and Medicaid do not cover ‘illegal aliens’. The Democrats are trying to save the healthcare that the CITIZENS need to survive. The GOP is the party that wants to see prices rise and citizens dropped in order to afford massive tax cuts for their billionaire friends.
October 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
klouw.bsky.social
care system;
• Expand Medicaid so that more Texans can see a doctor and be healthy enough to rise to their full potential;
And we know, beyond a doubt, that Democrats will do everything in their power to restore access to abortion in Texas. That means protecting the lives of Texas women,
October 19, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Every time Johnson speaks in public, he should be fact checked. In realtime - "You're cutting $1T from Medicaid; that's destroying it."

Every time he casts these aspersions, he should be called out and corrected - "It's a rise of active American democracy in the face of fascism."
October 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM