Dec 04 Virginia hits ‘pause’ on Medicaid work requirements By Alan Suderman, Associated Press Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam said Wednesday that his administration is hitting “pause” on its request for federal approval to requires some Medicaid recipients to have a job or participate in some form of approved community engagement and pay part of… Continue reading
Nov 04 Georgia governor unveils Medicaid expansion plan with work requirement By Sudhin Thanawala, Ben Nadler, Associated Press The Trump administration has allowed states to impose work or other requirements, but critics say many adults eligible for Medicaid face barriers to entering the workforce. Continue reading
Aug 22 Column: Employers are helping clear the haze on health care prices By Philip Moeller Employers are encouraging employees to use lower-cost, high-quality providers because it saves employers money as well. Continue reading
Jul 29 Trump administration’s rejection of Utah Medicaid plan could affect other states By Associated Press The rejection of Utah's closely watched plan to partially expand Medicaid could send other states back to the drawing board on covering more low-income people under former President Barack Obama's signature health care law. Continue reading
Jul 04 How Medicare can be used for people with disabilities By Philip Moeller Figuring out what benefits Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security each provide for a person with disabilities can be complicated. Continue reading
May 15 Will I lose Social Security benefits if I sell my house? By Philip Moeller Extra income can change the benefits a person receives from Social Security or Medicaid, writes columnist Philip Moeller. Continue reading
Apr 24 How will my tax return affect my Medicare premium? By Philip Moeller Medicare’s high-income surcharges apply to an entire calendar year, writes columnist Philip Moeller. Continue reading
Apr 05 HHS watchdog to examine Medicare chief’s publicity spending By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Democrats complained that Seema Verma has steered taxpayer money to political allies at the same time her agency slashed the ad budget for the Affordable Care Act, hindering enrollment. Continue reading
Mar 27 Federal judge blocks Medicaid work requirements in Kentucky and Arkansas By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Work requirements are already in effect in Arkansas, but Kentucky's program has been on hold because of lawsuits. Continue reading
Mar 13 How can I get more help for an ailing, older parent? By Philip Moeller Many people mistakenly think that Medicare covers lots of things that it doesn't, only to learn the reality of its limitations when they or a loved one is denied coverage. Continue reading