medicaid

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.