Officials warn 70,000 Medicaid users they're losing health insurance
Nevada Health Link, the state's health insurance exchange, sent alerts to the tens of thousands of residents no longer eligible.
Medicaid changes could lead to thousands of deaths, study warns
As the United States looks to reform its Medicaid and Medicare programs, lawmakers have proposed several updates to the healthcare options.
Texas Medicaid shake-up risks upending nearly 2 million people
The state plans to remove some of its largest nonprofit children's health plans from Medicaid.
Map shows states where 1 million people were removed from health care plan
At least 19.6 million Medicaid enrollees were taken off their plans, according to a new Kaiser Family Foundation report.
New York removes 1.4 million people from health care plan
According to a Kaiser Family Foundation report, 1.4 million New Yorkers were taken off Medicaid coverage.
Florida removes 1.4 million people from health care plan
In the state, only 2.8 million enrollees were re-approved for the government health coverage, according to a report from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
California removes 336,000 children from health care plan
In California, 1.6 million residents had their Medicaid policies ended, while 6.1 million continued their coverage after the unwinding period.
Greg Abbott issues dire warning over Medicaid changes
The Texas governor urged Joe Biden to "abandon his new Medicaid policies" and warned they could "devastate the safety net for elderly and disabled adults."
Texas removes 1.3 million children from health care plan
Texas kicked off 2.1 million Medicaid enrollees and kept on 1.9 million.
Why Would the Feds Tamper With the One Part of Medicaid That Works Well?
Many Americans may soon lose access to certain life-saving medicines because of a well-intentioned, but poorly designed, regulatory change that federal officials seem intent on advancing.
Seniors at risk of losing care as Medicare fights with hospital
A North Carolina hospital is in danger of losing Medicare and Medicaid funding is it does not correct a number of standards violations.
19 million Americans taken off Medicaid—but many could still be eligible
After continuous coverage during the coronavirus pandemic ended, 70 percent of renewal applications have been rejected due to problems with paperwork.
Medicaid change sparks warning for children
Three of the largest inhaler manufacturers have already said they'd be capping inhaler co-pays at $35 monthly.
Medicare, Medicaid plans could drastically change
A group of U.S. senators has proposed a new law to integrate the two plans in a more seamless program.
Social Security increase forces senior to consider giving up oxygen machine
Seniors saw a significant boost in Social Security benefits last year, but some have been left out of pocket by the cost-of-living adjustment.
Medicaid ban proposed for women who have abortions
A Republican state senator in Missouri has proposed an amendment seeking to bar women who have had an abortion from receiving Medicaid coverage.
Georgia sues Biden as some residents face losing health care
The state sued the Biden administration on Friday in an effort to win back "stolen implementation time" from Georgia Pathways to Coverage.
Florida residents lose out on Medicaid, SNAP benefits due to online error
Benefit claimants in Florida have complained about a new system that caused them to lose access to Medicaid and SNAP.
Congress Still Has Time To Save Lives From Drug Overdose
Let's reauthorize these life-saving programs and give Americans the support they need to survive.
Want Better Health Care? Vote Democrat
Democrats still have total issue ownership of health care, and the idea that it is going to be a strength next year for former President Donald Trump and the Republicans is impossible.
What Mike Johnson has said about cutting social security
New House Speaker Mike Johnson now faces scrutiny over past claims that entitlements threaten U.S. government stability.
Medicaid Expansion Update: North Carolina gets start date
Medicaid expansion is set to begin on December 1, state Governor Roy Cooper announced.
Medicaid would be given to every child under new Senate bill
The proposed Medicaid for Every Child Act would automatically enroll every child in the federal health insurance program at birth.
Democrats pressure Biden on Medicaid after voting to end protections
Millions of Americans are losing health coverage they may otherwise be eligible for. Democrats want Biden to act to stop it.
States are cutting Medicaid. Here's how to keep yours
Over one million people have lost their Medicaid coverage since the public health emergency provision has ended—make sure you don't lose access.
I'm a Doctor. Greedy Health Care Failed My Father
The truth is that health care is big business, and the primary goal is not necessarily the best patient outcomes.
Governor: A Big Win for Bipartisanship—and the People of North Carolina
With today's hyper-partisan politics, it's easy to lose hope that compromise can overcome our biggest challenges. But if six years as a Democratic governor with a Republican legislature has taught me anything, it's that persistence and old fashioned coalition building still matter.
These seven states are sleepwalking into a maternal mortality crisis
Since 2022, seven states have instituted full abortion bans without extending postpartum Medicaid—a combination experts believe will be deadly for new mothers.
Looking for Waste, Fraud, and Abuse? Start Here
When it comes to a budget showdown in Washington, facts rarely get in the way of a good sound bite, and the reality of what drives our debt and deficits matters far less than the political reality of the parties involved in the debate.
States Can Save the Lives of New Mothers by Taking a Single Step
Medicaid is currently required to cover pregnancy-related care for only up to 60 days after birth. This often leads to a maternal coverage gap. Medicaid income eligibility levels for parents can be lower than those for pregnant women, leaving many parents uninsured if they cannot pay for other health insurance through the health insurance marketplace.