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NYTIMES (Emma G. Fitzsimmons) - New Yorkers Who Lost Insurance After Trump Cuts Face Hard Choices Thu Aug 13 07:00:07 2026

New York State’s generous health plan for working-class people was hit hard by federal funding cuts. More than 400,000 people are now looking for new coverage or living without it.

AI:Federal funding cuts under the Trump administration have severely impacted New York State’s healthcare system, leaving over 400,000 working-class residents facing a crisis as they lose access to their state-provided health insurance. These aggressive budget reductions are forcing vulnerable populations into difficult decisions regarding medical coverage or leaving them entirely uninsured.Open

NYTIMES (Reed Abelson) - Insurers’ Delays in Approving Medical Care Persist, Despite Promises Mon May 18 09:01:38 2026

Doctors and patients complain that the controversial practice of prior authorization for treatment and procedures is still widespread.

NPR (Sarah Boden) - Can't get a prescription renewed? Here's how to cope with prior authorizations Thu Feb 26 10:00:00 2026

These health care hurdles can stand in the way of getting treatment your doctor says you need. Here's what to know about how to deal with them.