Medicaid Access in Focus: New federal Medicaid rules take effect Oct. 1, with major knock-on effects for noncitizens in the U.S. and specific protections still listed for people from Micronesia and other Compacts of Free Association countries. In Vermont, advocates say the changes could disrupt coverage for nearly 50,000 people, while exceptions include lawful permanent residents and some groups such as immigrants from Micronesia and the Marshall Islands, plus pregnant people and those under 21. In Los Angeles County, Medi-Cal eligibility changes could affect some noncitizens, but COFA entrants from Micronesia and Palau who qualify are noted as remaining eligible for full-scope coverage. VA Care Gaps for Pacific Veterans: A new GAO report says veterans in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau still face steep barriers to Department of Veterans Affairs care, often needing long-distance travel to Honolulu or Guam, with limited specialty services and scarce mental health support. Guam Health & Safety: Guam’s GCASAFV is launching Family Violence Awareness Month events, highlighting local assault and family violence figures and urging residents to connect survivors with services. Food Recall: Guam’s public health agency announced a voluntary recall of select So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster non-dairy frozen dessert pints due to possible foreign materials that could cause choking or mouth injury in young children. Climate & Health Link: Pacific leaders at UNGA tied climate action to health, warning that ocean and climate pressures are driving illness and threatening food and water systems.