The removal of a training guide on the CMS website also preceded an open enrollment period for 2019 Obamacare plans that has so far seen lagging numbers. The halt, which began in September, also began the same month the administration started a review of government-funded research using fetal tissue. The legislation also blocks Evers from withdrawing a federal waiver to impose work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries in the state. Federal health officials also recommended Shingrix last year for healthy adults over 50 years old, another reason for the surging demand. House Democratic leaders have already signaled they will prioritize improving the ACA over tackling a new health-care proposal, Adam writes.

Source: Washington Post December 10, 2018 13:07 UTC