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This page collects the 60 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Healthcare Costs”. Coverage spans bills, public meetings, and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Health Insurance, Prescription Drugs, and Consumer Protection.

Active Bills

Federal BillFEDERALApr 20, 2026Marijuana Impact on Medicaid Act of 2026This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to track and report on how much federal and state Medicaid money is spent on hospital and emergency room visits linked to marijuana use. TFederal BillFEDERALApr 16, 2026Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors ActState BillKANSASApr 10, 2026Kansas Bill Prohibits Cost-Sharing for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Cancer ExamsState BillIDAHOMar 25, 2026Idaho House Bill 530 caps out-of-pocket costs for oral cancer medicationsState BillMISSOURIMar 12, 2026Missouri House Bill 1975 Regulates Pharmacy Benefits Managers' Reimbursement Rates and Contracting PracticesState BillLOUISIANAMar 9, 2026Louisiana bill caps GLP-1 prescription costs at $200 per month and expands Medicaid coverageState BillIDAHOMar 4, 2026Idaho prohibits out-of-network freestanding emergency rooms from balance billing patients and caps payments at in-network ratesState BillIOWAFeb 19, 2026Iowa Bill Caps Monthly Insulin Copays at $35 Starting in 2027

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Recent Activity

  1. Yesterday1 item
    1. Cancer bills and medical debt lead a lifelong Trump voter to consider backing Democrats for the first timeCindy Banda, a 46-year-old single mother of six who voted for Donald Trump in three presidential campaigns, faced mounting medical debt and living costs following her breast cancer diagnosis, promptinMiami-Dade County2 reports
  2. Sat, Oct 242 items
    1. Workers face rising health insurance costs as KFF survey shows family coverage premiums up 9%Covered workers paying for employer-sponsored health insurance saw their annual premium contributions rise by roughly 9% this year, with employees at small businesses facing the sharpest increases andSan Francisco County
    2. An Arm and A Leg reports Medicare Advantage plan closures leaving 193 counties with zero optionsSan Diego County
  3. Tue, Aug 181 item
    1. Federal data shows 3.1% decline in U.S. prescription drug prices over the past yearPrescription drug prices in the United States fell by 0.8% in July and have decreased by 3.1% compared to the same time last year. This represents the largest year-over-year decline in drug prices recMiami-Dade County
  4. Thu, Aug 131 item
    1. Trump proposes childhood immunization overhaul requiring vaccine schedule changes and expanded manufacturingPresident Donald Trump's proposed plan for childhood immunizations requires pharmaceutical companies to return to a previous vaccine schedule and mandates an expansion of manufacturing capacity to incHillsborough County2 reports
  5. Mon, Aug 101 item
    1. Fidelity study finds 65-year-olds retiring in 2026 need $185,500 for lifetime healthcareA new study from Fidelity Investments reports that a 65-year-old retiring in 2026 will require an estimated $185,500 to cover lifetime healthcare expenses. This figure represents a 7.5% increase from Hillsborough County
  6. Thu, Jul 301 item
    1. Hiker chooses self-rescue over helicopter transport to avoid costsA Montana nurse who was impaled by a trekking pole while hiking Granite Peak chose to hike 10 miles to safety rather than request a helicopter rescue. He cited the potential high cost of air transportUnited States
  7. Fri, Jul 171 item
    1. Governor Pritzker and President Trump Clash Over Election Claims and Economic PolicyGovernor J.B. Pritzker and President Donald Trump have exchanged conflicting statements regarding election integrity, noncitizen voter registration, and the economic impact of proposed federal policieUnited States

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Key Actors

  1. 01Donald Trumpperson5 mentions
  2. 02General Assemblyorganization4 mentions
  3. 03Joe Bidenperson3 mentions
  4. 04General Assemblyorganization2 mentions
  5. 05Associated Pressorganization2 mentions
  6. 06Food and Drug Administrationorganization2 mentions
  7. 07TD Auto Financeorganization2 mentions
  8. 08HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEEorganization2 mentions
  9. 0911other2 mentions
  10. 10Donald Trumpperson2 mentions

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  • Topic to billsMarijuana Impact on Medicaid Act of 2026, Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act, Kansas Bill Prohibits Cost-Sharing for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Cancer Exams (+12 more)
  • Topic to peopleDonald Trump, Joe Biden, Donald Trump
  • Topic to orgsGeneral Assembly, General Assembly, Associated Press (+3 more)
  • Topic to meetingsGainesville City Commission Budget Workshop Summary
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  1. Oct 25, 2026NewsCancer bills and medical debt lead a lifelong Trump voter to consider backing Democrats for the first time
  2. Oct 25, 2026NewsCancer bills and medical debt lead a lifelong Trump voter to consider backing Democrats for the first time
  3. Oct 24, 2026NewsWorkers face rising health insurance costs as KFF survey shows family coverage premiums up 9%
  4. Oct 24, 2026NewsAn Arm and A Leg reports Medicare Advantage plan closures leaving 193 counties with zero options
  5. Aug 18, 2026NewsFederal data shows 3.1% decline in U.S. prescription drug prices over the past year
  6. Aug 13, 2026NewsTrump proposes childhood immunization overhaul requiring vaccine schedule changes and expanded manufacturing
  7. Aug 13, 2026NewsTrump proposes childhood immunization overhaul requiring vaccine schedule changes and expanded manufacturing
  8. Aug 10, 2026NewsFidelity study finds 65-year-olds retiring in 2026 need $185,500 for lifetime healthcare
  9. Jul 30, 2026NewsHiker chooses self-rescue over helicopter transport to avoid costs
  10. Jul 17, 2026NewsGovernor Pritzker and President Trump Clash Over Election Claims and Economic Policy

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