Families are speaking out against the Trump administration, saying its policies will harm those with disabilities.

The proposed changes, including deep funding cuts to state Medicaid programs — would be devastating for Worcester County.

Medicaid provides health insurance for roughly one in five Americans, covering impoverished children, low-income adults, and seniors and those with disabilities reliant on care at home.

Disability advocates have called for Commonwealth Care Alliance to be placed into receivership to protect members' well-being.

Advocates say a 3% surcharge on income above $625,000 would generate $190M a year, easing the pain of anticipated cuts in federal Medicaid funds.

BOSTON — Massachusetts stands to lose billions of dollars in Medicaid funding under a cost-cutting proposal being considered by the GOP-controlled Congress to pay for extending tax cuts, which experts

A statewide initiative is working to address food insecurity by connecting residents to nutritional support through MassHealth. The program, called the Health Care Partnerships program, links patients through medical providers to food vouchers and nutrition information if they have a qualifying medical condition.

RegalCare at Worcester, 25 Oriol Drive; RegalCare at Taunton, 68 Dean St.; and RegalCare at Quincy, 211 Franklin St., are three of 19 skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts and Connecticut accused of wrongdoing, according to the agencies.

RegalCare at Worcester, 25 Oriol Drive; RegalCare at Taunton, 68 Dean St.; and RegalCare at Quincy, 211 Franklin St., are three of 19 skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts and Connecticut accused of wrongdoing, according to the agencies.