The 216-212 vote approving the budget allows Congress to enact tax cuts later that increase the federal deficit by up to $1.5 trillion over 10 years.

News of products and tools of interest to benefits professionals, including a new mobile dental clinic, a wellness challenge creator, texting for financial advisors, insurance platforms, and more.

CMS administrator Seema Verma says the changes would give states an unprecedented level of flexibility to design their Medicaid programs as they see fit.

President Donald Trump on Thursday will declare widespread opioid abuse a public health emergency, while resisting a controversial move that might have tapped federal funds sought by hurricane-stricken Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico.