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Indianapolis Star
9 hours ago
- Health
- Indianapolis Star
Hoosiers could be kicked off Medicaid under Trump's 'big beautiful bill.' What to know
Some Hoosiers could be kicked off Medicaid if President Donald Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' passes in its current form, as the state grapples with the revenue cuts that would come with it. Language added to the federal legislation on June 16 caps the Medicaid provider tax — which is used to cover 90% of the state's portion of the costs for the Healthy Indiana Plan — at 3.5%. Indiana utilizes a 6% provider tax, meaning the change would decrease funding from the fee by nearly half. Opponents of the provider tax view it as a loophole used by states to qualify for matching dollars from the federal government, which pays for 90% of the costs of the program, without having to dedicate much of their own funds. If passed as is, Indiana would not be able to afford the current costs of the Healthy Indiana Plan, the state's insurance program for low-income people, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Mitch Roob said at a state budget committee meeting June 18. But neither Roob nor Gov. Mike Braun are asking Congress to keep the full 6%. Instead, Roob said at the meeting that he wants Congress to add language that would give states the flexibility to adapt. Those changes would allow the state to enroll fewer Hoosiers in HIP, according to Roob. 'Please give us the needed flexibility to roll back our eligibility if they change the fuel mix for our program,' he said at the meeting. Even without the added impact of the federal legislation, the state is making it more challenging to qualify for Medicaid. The latest version of HIP already includes more restrictions, such as work requirements for able-bodied recipients that passed the legislature this year. The new law includes a list of exceptions, though not all would be covered under the work requirement language proposed in the federal bill. In a statement June 18, Braun said the efforts to reduce federal spending were overdue. "However, flexibility in managing Indiana's HIP program will be essential for the state moving forward, especially if we are required to take on more of the financial obligation,' he said in the statement. 'This will require a hands-on approach to updating and maintaining Indiana's Medicaid system that only Hoosiers can provide.' Braun said he would work to 'stretch the dollar' for people with chronic diseases and those who 'really can't afford health care' when speaking to reporters at the Indiana Statehouse on June 19. 'That's what I'd like to have it there for, not what it's expanded into with very lax supervision, pushed by the feds and now with a bunch of begrudging state partners because it's been busting the budget,' he said. The provision has already faced some GOP opposition in the U.S. House of Representatives, which must approve this version of the bill before it can move on. With a slim Republican majority, it's possible the part of the bill that imposes the 3.5% tax cap could be removed. The version that already passed the House only capped future increases in provider fees.
AsiaOne
13 hours ago
- AsiaOne
Elderly man left bloodied after concrete from toilet ceiling collapses on him in Yishun home, Singapore News
An elderly man was struck by falling spalling concrete from the ceiling of his toilet in his Yishun HDB flat, according to a Facebook post by user Siti Nurhashikin on Thursday (June 19) morning. In her post, she shared that her 65-year-old father was in the toilet at around 4.30am getting ready for morning prayers. As he was seated on the toilet, spalling concrete "suddenly collapsed" on him, causing him to suffer head, shoulder and knee injuries. Siti's aunt, Ross Arsad, as well as Siti's uncle, immediately rushed to the victim's home in Yishun to assist, also calling the ambulance. In images shared with AsiaOne by Ross, 60, cuts can be seen on the man's leg and scalp, with dried blood visible on his face. The spalling concrete which fell to the floor afterwards also had blood droplets on it. Spalling concrete refers to concrete that has broken away from a surface which may occur due to numerous factors such as moisture build-up or corrosion of metal reinforcement within concrete. The man was sent to hospital, where he received over 10 stitches, Siti said, adding that her father is now in hospital for observation as he is also on blood-thinning medication. According to her, the flat had gone through a home improvement programme (HIP) in 2018 and no recent renovation had been conducted by him or neighbours above. "This has been very traumatic for my dad — and worrying for all of us," Siti said. "We've reported to HDB and the police, and we are waiting for follow-up. "I'm sharing this so that other families with elderly parents living in older flats will be aware — please check on their house condition. We never thought something like this could happen." Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police confirmed that a report has been lodged. We will assist: Shanmugam Nee Soon GRC MP K Shanmugam also visited the home, according to a Facebook post on Friday (June 20), stating that he spoke with Siti's mother during the visit. "Told her that we will assist them, including on payment for the repair works," said Shanmugam, who is also the Home Affairs Minister. "My volunteers are linking with HDB and Town Council on the matter." AsiaOne has reached out to HDB, Ross and Siti for more information. [[nid:677756]] khooyihang@
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sana Biotechnology Announces Invited Oral Presentation at the 85th Annual American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions
Presentation to highlight updated six-month clinical results of a hypoimmune-modified primary pancreatic islet cell therapy for patients with type 1 diabetes SEATTLE, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ: SANA), a company focused on changing the possible for patients through engineered cells, today announced an upcoming podium presentation highlighting ongoing clinical data from the investigator-sponsored, first-in-human study transplanting UP421, an allogeneic primary islet cell therapy engineered with Sana's hypoimmune (HIP) technology, into a patient with type 1 diabetes without the use of any immunosuppression. The presentation will be held during a joint American Diabetes Association (ADA)/International Pancreas & Islet Transplant Association (IPITA) symposium at the 85th Annual ADA Scientific Sessions taking place June 20-23, 2025 in Chicago, IL. Presentation details: Symposium Title: Joint ADA/IPITA Symposium: Outpacing the Immune System—Sprinting Towards Immune Protection for Cell Replacement Therapy Presentation Title: Hypoimmune Pancreatic Islet Transplantation in Adult Subjects with Type 1 Diabetes Presentation Date: Monday, June 23, 2025 Presentation Time: 9:00 – 9:20 a.m. CT Location: W192 A-C About Sana Sana Biotechnology, Inc. is focused on creating and delivering engineered cells as medicines for patients. We share a vision of repairing and controlling genes, replacing missing or damaged cells, and making our therapies broadly available to patients. We are a passionate group of people working together to create an enduring company that changes how the world treats disease. Sana has operations in Seattle, WA, Cambridge, MA, South San Francisco, CA and Bothell, WA. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements about Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (the 'Company,' 'we,' 'us,' or 'our') within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including those related to the company's vision and expectations regarding participation in and the presentation at the 85th Annual American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions, including the content of such presentation. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including, among others, statements regarding the Company's strategy, expectations, cash runway and future financial condition, future operations, and prospects, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as 'aim,' 'anticipate,' 'assume,' 'believe,' 'contemplate,' 'continue,' 'could,' 'design,' 'due,' 'estimate,' 'expect,' 'goal,' 'intend,' 'may,' 'objective,' 'plan,' 'positioned,' 'potential,' 'predict,' 'seek,' 'should,' 'target,' 'will,' 'would,' and other similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events and future trends, or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. The Company has based these forward-looking statements largely on its current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about future events and financial trends that it believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to vary materially, including, among others, the risks inherent in drug development such as those associated with the initiation, cost, timing, progress and results of the Company's current and future research and development programs, preclinical and clinical trials, as well as economic, market, and social disruptions. For a detailed discussion of the risk factors that could affect the Company's actual results, please refer to the risk factors identified in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission reports, including but not limited to its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated May 8, 2025. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason. Investor Relations & Media:Nicole
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bet Ontario: Decline In Home Wagering Leads To Decreased Funding For Critical Programs
The popularity of 'Buy Canadian' programs as a response to U.S. threats on Canada's sovereignty has been extended to Ontario's horse racing industry in a campaign called Bet Ontario (#betontario).Ontario Racing is encouraging those that choose to bet on horse racing to consider the critical importance of wagering on the races conducted in Ontario. Betting on Ontario races in Ontario is essential for supporting some 30,000 jobs in the province connected to the horse racing sector, which translates into about 23,000 full-time equivalent put, the Ontario horse racing industry keeps the most money from bets made in Ontario on live races being conducted in the province (and please always bet responsibly).It's known as Home Market Area (HMA) wagering and it is the primary source of funding for critical horse breeding programs. That part is worth repeating. The amount of money in Ontario breed-development programs such as Standardbred racing's Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) and breeder rewards and bonus programs for Thoroughbreds is directly tied to HMA betting. In fact, HMA wagering is, by far, the largest source of funding for those wagering is defined as: Any wager on horse racing made while the person betting is physically located in Ontario. That includes wagers made at one of 15 Ontario racetracks, a long list of off-track betting locations, and via online platforms such as HPIbet and means bets made in Ontario on live racing happening outside of Ontario count as HMA wagering, too, but the Ontario horse racing industry receives a lower percentage of the proceeds because it shares the money with the out-of-province host the platform used to make the bets matters. Since the Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) owns and operates HPIbet, more of the proceeds from wagers made via that platform stay in the Ontario horse racing operates like a not-for-profit company. Any profit it generates is invested back into the horse racing industry. Over the last two fiscal years, HMA wagering has declined 12.6 per cent, with a 6.5 per cent decline from $733 million to $686 million in the last fiscal has already led to a decrease in funding for programs under the Horse Improvement Program (HIP) managed by Ontario Racing. HIP supports the breeding and racing of Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, and Quarter wagering provides about 60 per cent of total HIP funding. In fiscal year (FY) 2025, the amount of HIP funding from HMA wagering was just over $20.6 million (unaudited). Due to the decrease in HMA betting, the amount of HIP funding from that source is budgeted to be $19.35 million at the end of the current Gaughan, the independent chair of Ontario Racing, said the launch of online casino and sports betting platforms in the province in April of 2022 has had a negative impact on betting on horse racing. Ontario is now home to more than 50 legal online gambling operators offering more than 80 different sites. Through the first three years of operation, those online gambling sites have, collectively, generated more than $7 billion in revenue. 'HMA wagering is under competitive siege from the advent and proliferation of advertising and aggressive player marketing from well-funded and deeply capitalized licensed digital gaming operators in Ontario and this decline in HMA wagering in the last two years amounts to an annualized loss of about $11-12 million of horse racing industry income,' Gaughan said. 'It means we have had to trim about $3 million annually from the respective HIP programs and budgets in addition to the industry income loss.'Critical programs under HIP include: the Standardbred Improvement Program (SIP) that funds the OSS, the Thoroughbred Improvement Program (TIP), the Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program (QHRIDP) and lucrative breeder awards programs for all three a vicious circle. A decrease in purses or breeder awards makes it even more difficult to attract horse owners and for Ontario breeders to survive financially. That could lead to fewer horses being produced in the province, which, in turn, lowers the field size for races. Lower field size typically leads to lower betting handle, which perpetuates the good news is, if HMA wagering goes up in 2025, those programs will receive increased where Bet Ontario comes in. Beyond betting on the Ontario product while located in the province, Ontario Racing is also asking anyone interested in supporting horse racing to spread the word about the importance of Bet using the hashtag #betontario on our social media platforms and encouraging anyone interested in promoting Ontario horse racing to do the same when posting about the industry. The hashtag goes beyond referring to betting on horse racing. It signifies an all-encompassing support for the Racing is also planning an extended educational campaign to better inform the industry about the importance of HMA the meantime, consider bringing new people to the track. Getting close to the horses is the best way to create new fans. Short of that, wagering while watching at home is still an easy and exciting option. For example, Ignite World Racing on Sportsnet has approximately 30 broadcasts a year of major live Thoroughbred races from around the world, including six from HPIbet customers can watch all the races while they the end, it's a little more difficult to slap one of those 'Canadian product' stickers on some 10,000 Ontario horses connected to racing, but Bet Ontario is a 'Made in Ontario,' 'Buy Local' suggestion for Ontarians wishing to support their own world class horse racing industry.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Indiana Medicaid Changes Could Leave Gary Residents Without Coverage
New state legislation in Indiana could significantly change how Medicaid and the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) are managed. Signed by Gov. Mike Braun last week and set to go into effect on July 1, these changes are expected to affect low-income residents, including those in Gary, by tightening eligibility verification, imposing new financial requirements, and limiting outreach. In Gary, where just over 40% of residents are insured by Medicaid, these policy changes are likely to have far-reaching effects. Residents may face more frequent eligibility checks, reduced flexibility in meeting program requirements, and fewer opportunities to learn about or apply for health coverage. Community advocates have raised concerns that the combined effect of these provisions could increase the number of uninsured individuals in vulnerable populations. Below is a breakdown of the key provisions and their potential impacts. The Indiana Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services Administration is now required to implement a wide-ranging system of eligibility verification for Medicaid recipients. The goal is to ensure that only individuals who meet income and residency requirements remain enrolled. Key provisions include: Elimination of self-attestation: Applicants will no longer be able to self-report income, residency, household size, or other qualifying details without third-party verification prior to enrollment. Monthly data matching with the Indiana Lottery Commission and Gaming Commission to flag recipients with winnings of $3,000 or more. Those found ineligible will have coverage terminated. Quarterly and annual reviews of employment, wages, and tax data from the Department of Workforce Development and Department of State Revenue. Monthly checks against records from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Department of Correction, and vital statistics to verify residency, incarceration status, and deaths. Ongoing checks using federal databases covering earnings, benefits, incarceration, and other changes in household circumstances. Any information indicating a change in eligibility status triggers a required redetermination. The state may also contract with third-party vendors for additional database searches. How it affects Gary residents: Though the intended purpose claimed for these measures is to improve program integrity, they could lead to coverage disruptions, especially among individuals whose economic or living conditions change frequently. Several amendments to HIP will create stricter requirements around work participation and cost-sharing: Work requirements are now more narrowly defined. Eligible adults must meet specified conditions such as employment, participation in job training or volunteer programs, enrollment in substance use treatment, or caring for a dependent. Full-time students and recently incarcerated individuals may also qualify for exemptions. Cost-sharing rules have been reinforced. Coverage does not begin until an initial contribution is made to a Personal Wellness and Responsibility (POWER) account. Participants must continue making annual payments — either 2% of household income or a minimum set by the state. Penalties for nonpayment: Individuals at or below 100% of the federal poverty level face reduced benefits, such as the loss of vision and dental coverage, and new co-pay requirements. Those above the poverty line are subject to disenrollment and a six-month lockout if they miss payments by 60 days or more. The law explicitly bars the state from reducing these penalties or waiving the cost-sharing requirements. How it affects Gary residents: These provisions could pose significant financial challenges for low-income households, potentially resulting in reduced access to care or loss of coverage due to missed payments. State agencies and their contractors are now barred from advertising or broadly marketing Medicaid programs. While providers may still advertise their own services, general promotion of the Medicaid program is prohibited under the new rules. How it affects Gary residents: Reduced outreach and public awareness campaigns could make it harder for eligible residents to learn about available programs or navigate the application process, particularly in communities with limited access to digital information or legal aid. The post Indiana Medicaid Changes Could Leave Gary Residents Without Coverage appeared first on Capital B Gary.
