AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth Coverage & Costs: Attorney General Raoul is urging a federal appeals court to keep a lower-court block on a Trump-era rule that would make it harder to enroll in and keep Affordable Care Act coverage, warning it could raise costs and leave more people uninsured. ACA Refunds: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including Arizona, will get $500 refunds tied to alleged Obamacare “overcharges” from federal exchange user fees. Arizona Minimum Wage: A new inflation update means Arizona and Tucson minimum wages will rise, adding pressure as employers also face higher energy, grocery, and medical-care costs. Rural Maternal Care: A study warns Medicaid cuts could force pregnant rural residents to drive farther for delivery care, while Wyoming’s first maternal health summit highlights gaps in OB-GYN and labor-and-delivery access. Local Health Policy: Arizona’s AG is also tied to legal fights over healthcare access, including ongoing efforts to protect ACA coverage.
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