Politics Apr 30 The GOP wants to implement Medicaid work requirements. Here’s what that means More than a half million of the poorest Americans could be left without health insurance under legislation passed by House Republicans that would require people to work in exchange for health care coverage through Medicaid. Here's a look at the proposal and…
Health Apr 28 ‘I’m trying not to go into panic.’ Review of millions of Medicaid enrollees plagued by error and confusion Advocacy groups have warned for months that confusion and errors will abound throughout the undertaking, wrongly leaving some of the country’s poorest people suddenly without health insurance and unable to pay for necessary medical care.
Politics Apr 13 Biden says he’s expanding health care access for Dreamers President Joe Biden says his administration is expanding eligibility for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act's health insurance exchanges to hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children.
Politics Apr 07 Most Americans oppose Social Security, Medicare cuts, AP-NORC poll says Americans are deeply opposed to cutting into Medicare or Social Security benefits, and most support raising taxes on the nation's highest earners to keep Medicare running as is.
Politics Mar 31 Medicare, Social Security could fall short over next decade, report says An annual report on Social Security and Medicare says the financial safety nets millions of older Americans rely on and millions of young people are counting on will run short on funds to pay full benefits within the next decade.
Politics Mar 15 WATCH: Biden says he’s focused ‘intensely’ on lowering health care and drug costs President Joe Biden on Wednesday said his administration was focused “intensely” on lowering health care costs and took aim at “MAGA” Republicans who he said are intent on dialing back Medicare coverage for millions of Americans.
Politics Mar 09 Medicaid coverage for new moms gains support in GOP-controlled states After years of refusing to expand Medicaid benefits for new mothers, Republican officials in more than a half-dozen states are reversing course.
Health Feb 27 Federal officials promise to trim backlog of health care investigations Federal officials say they're working to cut down on a growing backlog of complaints lodged against health care providers and government agencies by patients who claim their civil rights or privacy have been violated.
Health Feb 26 Why millions may be kicked off Medicaid in 2023 and what to do if you lose coverage A look at why so many people may no longer qualify for the Medicaid program over the next year and what you need to know if you're one of those people who relies on the program.
Health Jan 30 Biden tells Congress he plans to end COVID emergency declarations on May 11 President Joe Biden has informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.