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Governor’s 2025-26 May Revision Proposes Major Cuts to Healthcare and Undermines Medi-Cal Expansion Commitments

California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

Imposes New (State-Only) Medi-Cal Premiums for Undocumented Adults – Implements $100 monthly premiums for undocumented adults aged 19 and older, effective January 1, 2027. Medi-Cal Minimum Medical Loss Ratio – Increases the minimum medical loss ratio for managed care plans, commencing January 1, 2026.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Hearings and Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Last week, the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) was actively engaged in multiple discussions on health care policy, including Medical Assistance rate reimbursement, coverage for the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model and broader reforms to patient-centered care. Supporters Say: This will improve care coordination.

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Insurers Promise to Speed Up Delays in Health Care Approvals

Physician's Weekly

By 2027, at least 80% of electronic prior authorization requests will be answered in real time, and the process will be easier to do online. Insurers must provide clearer explanations when care is denied and explain how patients can appeal.

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5 Takeaways From Health Insurers’ New Pledge To Improve Prior Authorization

Physician's Weekly

Health insurers said the changes would benefit most Americans, including those with commercial or private coverage, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid managed care. It is an editorially independent program of the Kaiser Family Foundation, which is not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente. Gregory Murphy (R-N.C.),