Medicaid Access in Jeopardy: New U.S. federal rules under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” are set to strip Medicaid coverage from many noncitizens starting Oct. 1, with KFF Health News estimating more than 281,000 people across nine states and D.C. could lose coverage in October—Florida alone reporting nearly 177,000. Local Impact for COFA Communities: In Minnesota, changes could affect lawfully present noncitizen adults, while Los Angeles County says some Medi-Cal eligibility will remain for people from the Compacts of Free Association (including Micronesia, Palau, and the Marshall Islands) if they meet specific criteria. VA Care Gaps for Palau, FSM, Marshall Islands: A new GAO report says veterans in the Freely Associated States still face major barriers to U.S. Veterans Affairs care, with no VA facilities locally and costly travel to Guam or Hawaii; VA is now moving toward limited expansion like telehealth and reimbursement. Regional Health Security: WHO and partners unveiled a $35.99 million Pandemic Fund multi-country project for 12 Western Pacific countries to strengthen outbreak detection, labs, and emergency response. Guam Health & Safety Focus: Guam’s Family Violence Awareness Month campaign highlights ongoing community needs for survivor support and prevention, with local police data pointing to continued cases.