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United States Ranks Seventh In Accessibility Assessment Of 20 Countries
October 11, 2026The United States ranked seventh in a 2026 assessment of the 20 most accessible countries for people with disabilities, behind Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Published September 4, 2026, the assessment ranked countries based on disability rights,… -
California Student Homelessness Reaches Record High Of Nearly 300,000
October 11, 2026California recorded 298,254 kindergarten through 12th grade students experiencing homelessness during the 2024–2025 school year, the highest number reported in the state and 10% above the previous peak during the 2018–2019 school year. According to a report published August 25,… -
Florida Medicaid ABA Payment Rate Challenge Moves Forward After Judge Rejects State’s Dismissal Request
October 11, 2026A challenge to Florida’s Medicaid payment rates can proceed after an administrative law judge rejected the state’s request to dismiss the case on August 26, 2026. Pediatric Associates, which serves more than 300,000 children enrolled in Medicaid statewide, alleges that… -
Health Care Sector Projected To Account For 37% Of New US Jobs Created Through 2035
October 11, 2026Health care and social assistance organizations are projected to add 2.2 million jobs between 2025 and 2035, accounting for 37% of all new U.S. jobs during the decade. According to projections released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)… -
Veterans With PTSD & Social Needs Had Nearly Three Times The Rate Of Cognitive Impairment Or Dementia Diagnoses
October 11, 2026U.S. veterans age 55 and older with both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and documented social challenges, including housing instability, financial difficulties, and barriers to health care, had nearly three times the rate of new cognitive impairment or dementia diagnoses compared… -
California Law Makes Abstinence-Based Recovery Housing Eligible For State Homelessness Funding
October 11, 2026California recovery housing organizations that emphasize abstinence from alcohol and drugs can qualify for state homelessness funding under Assembly Bill (AB) 1556, signed September 29, 2026. To qualify, programs must meet Housing First requirements while maintaining a recovery-focused environment, including… -
Business Groups Sue To Block New Jersey Law Penalizing Employers Whose Workers Receive Medicaid
October 11, 2026Four national business associations have sued New Jersey to block a law requiring employers to pay annual fees when 50 or more of their employees receive Medicaid benefits. Under Assembly Bill (AB) 5324, employers could be charged between $325 and… -
One In Five U.S. Children Have A Parent-Reported Developmental Disability Diagnosis
October 11, 2026Approximately one in five U.S. children ages 3 to 17 had a parent-reported developmental disability diagnosis in 2023–2024, up from about one in six in 2019–2020. The prevalence increased from 16.7% to 20.5% during that period, a 22.2% increase. The… -
CMS Projects Over 16% Drop In Medicare Advantage Premiums For The 2027 Plan Year
October 11, 2026Medicare Advantage premiums are projected to decline 16.5% in 2027, according to projections released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on September 28, 2026. The average monthly Medicare Advantage premium will fall from $14.37 in 2026 to… -
HHS Clarifies When States Can Use SUD Records For Medicaid Work Requirements Documentation
October 11, 2026State Medicaid agencies can use certain substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records they already have to determine whether Medicaid applicants and beneficiaries are excluded from new federal community engagement requirements, according to guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and…
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