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Tracking Public Health Policy Actions and Administrative Changes Under the Trump Administration
Since assuming office for a second term, President Trump and officials within his administration have instituted a sweeping...
Medicare Part D Changes for 2026: Financial Predictability and New Out-of-Pocket Caps
Managing an older adult’s medications has long been a persistent financial drain for families and caregivers alike. Historically,...
NCIL Updates Independent Living Community on Federal Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, Continuing Resolution, and OMB Grant Rule Changes
Dear Independent Living Community, As advocates, administrators, and service providers across the nation continue navigating the complexities of...
2026 Medicare Part D Changes Bring Major Out-of-Pocket Caps and End to the Donut Hole
Managing an older adult’s prescription medications has long been a persistent financial drain for families and caregivers alike. Historically, individuals...
Sweeping Changes in 2025 Reconciliation Law to Strip Health Coverage for Over One Million Lawfully Present Immigrants
Introduction The landscape of federally-funded healthcare is set to undergo a profound transformation following the passage of the 2025 federal...
Senate Advances Continuing Resolution to Temporarily Delay Controversial Office of Management and Budget Grant Rule Changes
Dear Independent Living Community, This message is to provide an update on the recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) issued...
Groundbreaking Lancet Report Reveals Nearly Half of All Dementia Cases Are Preventable Through Lifestyle Changes
For caregivers who have spent sleepless nights worrying about a parent’s memory or their own family history, the rising global...
PEPFAR Performance Shows Mixed Results in FY 2025 Fourth Quarter Following Major Administration Changes and Data Disruptions
Editorial Note: Originally published on April 23, 2026, this analysis has been updated to present data on the number of...
Federal Continuing Resolution and OMB Grant Rule Changes: What the Latest Washington Developments Mean for the Independent Living Community
Dear Independent Living Community, As advocacy efforts continue on Capitol Hill and across the federal government, the National Council on...
Colorado Health Officials Outlining Major Medicaid and Waiver Changes Impacting Long-Term Services and Supports
State health officials and community advocates are working to help families navigate a sweeping series of updates, policy shifts, and...