AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedicaid in the spotlight: Sweeping federal Medicaid changes are set to roll out in North Carolina starting Oct. 1, with tighter rules for noncitizens, new work mandates, and more frequent renewals—potentially affecting about one in four residents. Eligibility shake-up: Coverage for many lawfully present immigrants would end under H.R. 1, while exemptions may apply for groups like green card holders after required waiting periods, pregnant people, and children under 19. Micronesia angle: The rules also name COFA migrants, including people from Micronesia, as a key group—making the policy shift especially relevant across the region. Social protection gap: A UN DESA policy brief warns Pacific SIDS, including the Federated States of Micronesia, face low social protection coverage (under 30% in several countries), leaving families more exposed to climate and economic shocks. Traditional medicine push: WHO calls for more research into traditional medicine, noting several countries—including FSM—are setting up national research centers to better meet growing health needs. Local health-adjacent governance: Guam’s Alcoholic Beverage Control board approved eight license applications, including upgrades and new sales at the Micronesia Mall Food Court.
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