2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines

The feds have released the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines. The guidelines are a measure of poverty that represents the minimum amount of gross income that a family is determined to need for necessities. We explain.

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AI, ICE, Medicaid Spending & More

Open AI launched "ChatGPT Health," a new feature that connects its artificial intelligence chatbot with user medical records. We explain.

A federal judge ruled that Medicaid can resume sharing personal data of Medicaid enrollees with Homeland Security. We explain.

Congress has a lot on its plate in January including health care affordability and only a few weeks to pass funding bills to avert another government shutdown. We explain.

Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services expects Medicaid GPR spending to come in $213.2 million higher than originally projected 6 months ago. We explain.

Thank you, Robin!

Community Shares of Wisconsin’s first Backyard Hero of 2026 is Robin Conkey. Robin dedicated more than 13 years of volunteer service to the ABC for Health, Inc. board of directors, including nearly a decade as Board President. With a background in finance, healthcare, and nonprofit leadership, she was a tremendous asset to the organization. Robin led with empathy, kindness, and thoughtful dialogue, consistently championing improved healthcare for communities.

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