health insurance

Alabama women should not fight for reconstruction after cancer

Our responsibility as lawmakers is straightforward: when a law guarantees care, patients should be able to receive it.

February 24, 2026

The broken healthcare system we’re too brainwashed to fix

We all know the American healthcare system is broken and about to get worse. Why do so many fight to keep from changing it?

December 9, 2025

Rep. Sewell talks government shutdown, urges ACA tax credit extension

“This is about more than numbers on a page. It’s about the lives and livelihoods of the people that I represent,” Sewell said.

October 7, 2025

Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men

Advocacy groups said Livingston's bill is a crucial step toward improving prostate cancer treatment and reducing the cancer burden in Alabama.

September 29, 2025

Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies

An Alabama medical advocacy coalition raised the alarm regarding potential Affordable Care Act premium increases, citing concerns for nearly half a million Alabamians.

September 17, 2025

PEEHIP board talks rising insurance costs, rural hospitals, drug tariffs

The PEEHIP board navigated discussions on rising medical and pharmaceutical costs, reviewing budget allocations and future projections.

September 4, 2025

Prattville resident says city unlawfully offers healthcare benefits to part-time attorneys

A Prattville resident warned the City Council for two years about unlawfully providing healthcare benefits to part-time attorneys, citing state and federal violations.

August 20, 2025

Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce Bridge to Medicaid Act to cover uninsured Alabamians

The bill offers a temporary healthcare option for over 100,000 Alabamians in the Medicaid coverage gap until the state expands.

May 9, 2025

Bill allowing Farmers Federation to offer health plans goes to governor

The legislation faced criticism over lack of oversight and protections for pre-existing conditions.

May 2, 2025

Alfa health plans move toward final Senate vote

More than 30 Alabama health care and community organizations signed onto a letter urging legislators to oppose the plans.

April 23, 2025