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Governor Urges Congress to Avert Medicaid Funding Crisis Beyond 2027

4 updates over 21 days — last updated Oct 5, 2026

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October1 update

  1. Governor Urges Congress to Avert Medicaid Funding Crisis Beyond 2027

    via NotiUno

    Governor Jenniffer González presented the Final Report of the Multisectoral Advisory Board on Puerto Rico's Medicaid Program. Medicaid currently provides health coverage to about 40% of Puerto Rico's population.

September3 updates

  1. Physicians’ College President Lobbies Congress on Medicaid Cuts, Criticizes Governor

    via NotiUno

    Carlos Díaz Vélez, president of Puerto Rico's College of Surgeons and Physicians (Colegio de Médicos Cirujanos de Puerto Rico), said during an appearance on Normando en la Mañana that the institution has begun lobbying Congress to prevent federal Medicaid…

  2. Resident Commissioner Hernández Convenes Congressional Briefing on Puerto Rico Medicaid Funding Cliff

    via Metro PR

    Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández led a briefing in Washington on the future of Medicaid funding in Puerto Rico, bringing together health experts, bipartisan congressional staff, and health-sector representatives.

  3. Governor Travels to Washington to Secure Medicaid Funding for Puerto Rico

    via Metro PR

    Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González Colón traveled to Washington, D.C. On September 14, leaving Secretary of State Rosachely Rivera in charge on an interim basis.

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