Medicaid access under pressure: New federal Medicaid eligibility rules tied to the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” begin Oct. 1, with lawful noncitizens in several U.S. states losing coverage—raising fears of treatment disruptions for chronic conditions like diabetes, cancer, and asthma. Micronesia-linked coverage changes: Los Angeles County says some noncitizens—including people eligible under the Compacts of Free Association from Micronesia, Palau, and the Marshall Islands—may keep federally funded full-scope Medi-Cal only if they meet specific status and waiting-period rules. VA care gaps for Pacific veterans: A new GAO report says veterans in the Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Palau still face major barriers to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care, with no VA facilities locally and costly travel; VA is moving toward limited expansion options like telehealth and travel benefits. Pandemic preparedness boost: WHO and partners unveiled a $35.99 million Pandemic Fund multi-country project for 12 Western Pacific countries to strengthen surveillance, labs, and emergency response. Guam health & safety: Guam’s Department of Public Health and Social Services issued a recall of select non-dairy frozen dessert pints due to potential foreign materials that could cause choking or mouth injury in children. Community health support: Guam’s Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence is launching Family Violence Awareness Month events to connect residents with prevention and survivor support services. Climate-health context: Pacific leaders at UNGA pressed for faster climate action and ocean governance, warning that climate-driven pressures are worsening health risks and stability across island communities.