Dec 14 How will the tax bill impact health care? 5 experts weigh in By Daniel Bush The GOP tax plan could have a big impact on health care policy, from repealing the individual mandate to triggering future cuts in health care spending. Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch 5:46 Millions of Americans who take a medical deduction could be affected by the tax overhaul. Here's how By PBS News Hour Consumer groups are worried that the tax deduction for medical expenses could be killed by the Republican tax overhaul. How does the deduction work, and who would be affected if it gets scrapped? Lisa Desjardins talks to Cristina Martin Firvida… Continue watching
Dec 01 These controversial items tucked into the GOP tax bills have little to do with taxes By Daniel Bush The Republican tax plans include numerous provisions that have little to do with changing the tax code or cutting rates. Continue reading
Nov 30 Susan Collins on taxes, health care and Trump's mental health By Lisa Desjardins Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, touched on everything from taxes to health care to the possibility of a government shutdown to the president’s mental health at the Christian Science Monitor’s regular breakfast with newsmakers Thursday. Continue reading
Nov 29 I can't afford Medicare Part B. How do I prepare for tomorrow's health problems? By Philip Moeller While you have dodged a health care bullet so far, the odds are you will need substantial health care in your later years. Continue reading
Nov 20 White House says it's open to scrapping health care provision from tax bill By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The White House says it’s willing to strike a health care provision from Senate legislation to cut taxes and overhaul the tax code if the provision becomes an impediment to passing one of President Donald Trump’s top legislative priorities. Continue reading
Nov 17 Veterans Affairs exploring idea of merging health system with Pentagon By Hope Yen, Associated Press As part of its effort to expand private health care, Veterans Affairs is exploring the possibility of merging its health system with the Pentagon’s, a cost-saving measure that veterans groups say could threaten the viability of VA hospitals. Continue reading
Nov 15 Watch 9:28 Wanting more money for tax cuts, Republicans seek Obamacare individual mandate repeal By PBS News Hour With growing confidence that they will be able to quickly push through tax reform, Republicans are making an even bigger bet by adding the health care debate to the mix. Lawmakers have woven a repeal of the individual mandate into… Continue watching
Nov 15 How does a married couple make the most of Medicare and an employer health plan? By Philip Moeller A couple finds that insuring the husband through the wife's employer plan is too expensive and doesn't cover much. Could a Medicare option save them money?… Continue reading
Nov 07 Maine voters approve measure to expand Medicaid By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Tuesday's referendum represented the first time since the law took effect that the question of expansion had been put in front of U.S. voters. Continue reading