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Transgender Advocates Condemn Ohio Governor’s Proposed Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care

Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently introduced proposed regulations that have been met with criticism from transgender advocates. The regulations are seen as potential barriers to accessing gender-affirming care, specifically from independent clinics and general practitioners. The implementation of these proposed rules has raised concerns about the health risks and challenges that thousands of adults in the transgender community may face in obtaining necessary treatment. Ashton Colby, a transgender man from Columbus, expressed …

Cuts to Social Security and Medicaid Proposed by Ohio Congressional Candidate Kevin Coughlin

Columbus, Ohio – During a recent on-air candidate forum in February, Ohio Republican congressional candidate Kevin Coughlin advocated for cuts to Social Security and Medicaid as a means to address the national debt. Hosted by Chris Long of the Ohio Christian Alliance, the forum delved into Coughlin’s views on how Congress can tackle the issue of national debt plaguing the country. Coughlin emphasized the necessity for entitlement reforms, pointing out that a significant portion of …

Annual Social Security COLA Increase on the Horizon: Proposed Changes Could Mean Higher Adjustments

Phoenix, Arizona – Retirees across the country are eagerly anticipating a potential change that could lead to higher annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). As October unfolds, discussions are brewing around a proposed adjustment to the COLA calculation process that might bring increased benefits to Social Security recipients in the coming years. Currently, the COLA for Social Security benefits is determined based on inflation rates, specifically using the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners …

Social Security Benefit Payments Face Game-Changing Adjustments with Proposed COLA Law

Phoenix, Arizona – American seniors may see changes coming to their Social Security benefits as a new bill proposed by Representative Ruben Gallego aims to adjust the formula used to calculate annual cost of living adjustments (COLA). This adjustment could potentially lead to an increase in benefit payments for seniors and other recipients. COLA, an increase in benefits to counteract the impact of inflation, is crucial for ensuring that individuals can maintain their purchasing power …

Missouri Legislation Targets Transgender Healthcare Access with Proposed Bans

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri House members spent over eight hours on Wednesday deliberating on a list of bills that seek to impose further restrictions on transgender individuals in the state. The House Emerging Issues Committee heard comments on seven bills, including one that focuses on removing the expiration date on a law that prohibits transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming health care like puberty blockers. Last session, Missouri lawmakers passed the SAFE Act, which included …

Proposed Legislation Threatens Social Security Stability and Fairness

RICHMOND, Virginia – Social Security has long been a hot button issue in American politics, with many considering it as the “third rail of American politics” due to the potential political risk for those who try to make changes to it. Despite the warnings, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have been pushing legislation that would impact the Social Security system. The focus of the current debate is on the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) …

Healthcare Private Equity Deals Under Fire by Sen. Markey’s Proposed Bill

Boston, Massachusetts – Senator Ed Markey has proposed a bill aimed at blocking private equity deals within the healthcare industry. This move comes amidst growing concerns about the impact of such deals on patient care and access to services. Markey’s bill seeks to prevent private equity firms from taking over healthcare facilities, citing worries about profit-driven motives potentially jeopardizing the quality of care provided. The legislation introduced by Senator Markey is part of a broader …

Week in Review: CMS Issues Proposed Payment Rules for Psychiatric Facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Hospice Providers

Wilmington, DE – This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has been busy issuing proposed and final rules that will impact various healthcare providers across the country. One of the significant highlights is the proposed FY 2025 payment rules for inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPF), skilled nursing facilities (SNF), and hospice providers. Additionally, CMS finalized rules focused on streamlining Medicaid enrollment processes and limiting short-term, limited duration insurance (STLDI). The Food and Drug …

Social Security Advocates Express Concern Over Proposed GOP Changes in Benefits

Bismarck, North Dakota – After narrowly avoiding a partial government shutdown, Congress has reignited discussions about the future of Social Security with a new proposed blueprint that has advocates concerned. A House caucus of over 170 Republican lawmakers has put forth a plan for the 2025 fiscal year, which includes raising the retirement age for Social Security eligibility to address increases in life expectancy. Nancy Altman, president of the advocacy group Social Security Works, has …

Tax-Free Social Security Benefits Bill Proposed in New Legislation

Washington, D.C. – A newly proposed bill is aiming to provide relief to retirees by making Social Security benefits tax-free. The bill, known as the Tax-Free Benefits Act, seeks to ease the financial burden on seniors who rely on these benefits as a primary source of income. Lawmakers behind the bill argue that taxing Social Security benefits puts an unfair strain on retirees who are already living on fixed incomes. By exempting these benefits from …