Legacy

This week’s Wellworthy roundup highlights the health policy shifts shaping your care, your wallet, and your community. States like New York, Massachusetts, California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii are stepping up to protect COVID vaccine access after federal pharmacy rules changed. Insurer Cigna is introducing “downcoding,” reducing payments for longer doctor visits, while the FDA has ended compounding of GLP-1 drugs now that supply is stable. Florida is moving to eliminate all vaccine mandates, SNAP cuts under the Big Beautiful Bill are leaving millions with less support, and Johns Hopkins has ended its contract with UnitedHealthcare, a major shake-up in patient access. Still, this week’s bright spot reminds us that community care is filling the gaps: states, providers, food banks, and neighbors are rallying to keep people supported. Explore our new state-by-state resource hub and learn what to do if your doctor suddenly goes out-of-network.