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SF politics
from24/7 Wall St.
9 hours ago

This Trump Administration Move May Cause Lasting Damage to Social Security

The Trump Administration's staffing cuts at the Social Security Administration may lead to long-lasting damage to the Social Security benefits program.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

These 5 Trump Administration Changes are Hurting Social Security Retirees

The Trump Administration made changes to Social Security that negatively impact retirees despite pledging not to cut benefits.
SF politics
from24/7 Wall St.
9 hours ago

This Trump Administration Move May Cause Lasting Damage to Social Security

The Trump Administration's staffing cuts at the Social Security Administration may lead to long-lasting damage to the Social Security benefits program.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

These 5 Trump Administration Changes are Hurting Social Security Retirees

The Trump Administration made changes to Social Security that negatively impact retirees despite pledging not to cut benefits.
Medicine
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The $80,000 clue hiding in plain sight in U.S. healthcare

Genomic sequencing can identify genetic causes of neurological conditions but is often underutilized early in patient care.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-Ed | New Yorkers can't afford Albany's single-payer fantasy | amNewYork

New York lawmakers propose the New York Health Act for a single-payer system, but it risks catastrophic tax increases and financial instability.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Tax refunds are trending a bit higher this year. Here's how people are spending them

Tax refunds this year average $3,521, up 11% from last year, with many Americans using them for essential expenses and debt repayment.
US Elections
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Trump's New Pharma Tariffs Could Drive Up Medical Costs, Patient Advocates Warn

New tariffs up to 100% on foreign pharmaceuticals aim to enhance U.S. national security and public health.
Cancer
fromFortune
3 days ago

Cancer's grim calculus for the young: their insurance status can determine how long they survive | Fortune

Insurance status significantly impacts cancer survival rates among young adults, with private insurance leading to better outcomes than Medicaid or no insurance.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Birthright citizenship impacts every baby born in America, providing them with immediate access to essential support and services.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Homeowner Assistance Fund backstopped vulnerable borrowers

The insights from this report help us think about potential gaps in the loss mitigation waterfall and the types of homeowners who may benefit from targeted support when they experience a crisis.
SF real estate
Healthcare
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Clark Howard: $200 Walgreens Quote Became $22 at Cost Plus Drugs for This NC Man

Pharmacy pricing often misleads patients, with significant price differences between traditional pharmacies and cost-plus models like Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
#essential-plan
Healthcare
fromGothamist
4 days ago

NY officials push bill to save 500K Essential Plan insured from losing coverage

450,000 New Yorkers will lose Essential Plan coverage due to federal funding cuts, but legislation aims to prevent uninsured status.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Watch the mail: Nearly 500K NY Essential Plan insured face coverage loss

Nearly 500,000 New Yorkers will lose Essential Plan coverage, but 1.3 million will remain insured due to state intervention.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
4 days ago

NY officials push bill to save 500K Essential Plan insured from losing coverage

450,000 New Yorkers will lose Essential Plan coverage due to federal funding cuts, but legislation aims to prevent uninsured status.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Watch the mail: Nearly 500K NY Essential Plan insured face coverage loss

Nearly 500,000 New Yorkers will lose Essential Plan coverage, but 1.3 million will remain insured due to state intervention.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

When health insurance costs $2,500 per month, families make tough choices

High health insurance premiums have become a significant financial burden for self-employed individuals after the expiration of enhanced subsidies.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Trump's Medicaid Cuts Are Threatening to Shutter Hospitals Across the US

Medicaid cuts by Trump and Republicans threaten hundreds of hospitals and millions of low-income Americans' access to care.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Scaling Success: The Medicaid Model New York Can't Afford to Ignore | amNewYork

The American healthcare system prioritizes volume over quality, leading to rising costs and poor outcomes.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Ontario misses federal funding deadline for nurse practitioners | CBC News

Ontario's health minister announced no plans for publicly funding all nurse practitioners despite federal compliance deadlines.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

'This is Crazy': Health Experts Call for Changes to the No Surprises Act - MedCity News

The No Surprises Act is facing challenges due to the misuse of the Independent Dispute Resolution process by providers, leading to unsustainable reimbursement levels.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
3 months ago

Trump administration secures historic Medicare drug price cuts, challenging Big Pharma's grip

Medicare negotiated 44% price cuts on 15 expensive drugs, projecting $12 billion in savings and establishing the first federal government direct drug price negotiation under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

One-third of Americans skip meals or other needs to afford health care

Rising health care costs force Americans to reduce spending, skip meals, delay major life decisions like homeownership and parenthood, and postpone retirement.
#affordable-care-act
Public health
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike

Lapsing ACA tax credits raise premiums, causing many to drop coverage, increasing uninsured rates and forcing people to forgo care or rely on emergency aid.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Senate GOP Urged to Extend Affordable Care Act Subsidies After House Vote

The House approved a three-year extension of expired ACA premium tax credits with support from 17 Republicans, pressing the Senate to restore the subsidies.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump Admin Touts ACA Fraud Fixes While Pushing New Barriers to Coverage

The Trump administration proposes new ACA regulations to combat enrollment fraud, but these may hinder eligible applicants from enrolling.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

Could There Be a 'Soft Opening' of H.R. 1 Medicaid Changes? - MedCity News

H.R. 1 will implement Medicaid work requirements in 2027, potentially leading to millions losing coverage.
#obamacare
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Some Adults Are Delaying Treatment Until Medicare Following ACA Subsidy Loss

Middle-aged adults with Obamacare plans face significant financial strain due to expired subsidies, leading to delayed medical care until Medicare eligibility.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago
US politics

GOP Ignoring Spike in Health-Care Costs Won't Make It Go Away

Efforts to renew enhanced Obamacare premium subsidies for over 20 million Americans collapsed amid partisan disagreement and distracting national events, leaving subsidies expired.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Some Adults Are Delaying Treatment Until Medicare Following ACA Subsidy Loss

Middle-aged adults with Obamacare plans face significant financial strain due to expired subsidies, leading to delayed medical care until Medicare eligibility.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

12 Senate Democrats Unveil Plan to Cut Costs, Expand Coverage - MedCity News

Democratic senators propose healthcare reforms to lower costs, simplify access, and combat corporate greed in the insurance industry.
New York Islanders
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | As healthcare costs surge, lawmakers should focus on reforming rather than expanding costly government programs amNewYork

Expanding 340B program and rising healthcare costs are exacerbating unaffordability, harming minority-owned businesses, and lacking transparency and oversight.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Affordable Care Act health insurance enrollment drops as costs spike

ACA enrollment fell by about 800,000 this year as expiring enhanced tax credits and rising health costs push many consumers to delay, seek alternatives, or forgo coverage.
Healthcare
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

What Americans sacrifice due to high health costs

Rising medical costs force millions of Americans to delay major life decisions like having children, buying homes, retiring, and pursuing education across all income levels.
Healthcare
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care

One-third of Americans cut everyday expenses and skip meals to afford healthcare, with 82 million making financial sacrifices including borrowing money and reducing utilities.
#aca
#aca-subsidies
Healthcare
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Cost of Not Having Health Insurance

A woman survives a burst brain aneurysm and undergoes emergency surgery, with family members gathering to support her recovery in the ICU.
fromFortune
2 months ago

There's broad bipartisan support in Congress to renew Obamacare subsidies, but the abortion issue could block a deal and keep premiums high | Fortune

Once we get past this issue, there's decent agreement on everything else,
US politics
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Waiting for Medicare and skipping prescriptions: Meet the Americans on the brink of losing health insurance

Expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies on December 31 caused monthly premiums to spike hundreds of dollars, forcing over 1 million Americans to cancel marketplace plans between early 2025 and 2026.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump health care plan doesn't help people facing skyrocketing ACA premiums

The plan does not include a remedy for people who buy their health insurance on Healthcare.gov, some of whom are facing sky-high premium hikes this month. Trump dubbed the ideas "The Great Healthcare Plan." According to a White House fact sheet and a press call hosted by Medicare and Medicaid chief Dr. Mehmet Oz, the planned legislation, which the administration is asking Congress to develop, has four pillars: Drug price reforms Health insurance reforms Price transparency for health costs Fraud protections and safeguards
US politics
Public health
fromMedCity News
2 months ago

Congress' New Healthcare Package: 7 Things to Know - MedCity News

Congress approved a bipartisan healthcare funding package within a $1.2 trillion bill that funds HHS, reforms PBMs, extends telehealth, and omits ACA tax-credit extensions.
Public health
fromkffhealthnews.org
2 months ago

Medical bills can be vexing and perplexing. Here's important advice for patients

High and confusing medical bills affect insured and uninsured due to coverage gaps, unexpected plan restrictions, billing practices, and complex retroactive policies like COBRA.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A bipartisan effort to save health subsidies failed. Will ICE reform be different?

A month ago, Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, was projecting confidence that a bipartisan group of lawmakers was nearing a deal to restore lapsed health insurance subsidies. The enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of last year, despite a majority of Americans in favor of Congress renewing them, according to polling from the nonprofit KFF. "We're in the red zone," Moreno told reporters. "But that does not mean a touchdown. It could mean a 95-yard fumble."
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The One Medicare Decision at 65 That Shapes Every Healthcare Bill After

Medical inflation runs on its own clock, and the coverage decisions you make at 65 determine whether a serious illness costs you a manageable sum or a devastating one. Healthcare is the single most unpredictable variable in retirement planning because it combines three separate uncertainties: how fast costs will rise, how much care you will need, and which coverage structure you choose.
Healthcare
US politics
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago

How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidies

Bipartisan lawmakers support reviving expired federal health-care subsidies, but abortion coverage disputes threaten compromise and could leave millions facing higher premiums.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Dozens of Republicans break with Trump, back Democratic bill to extend ACA subsidies

Seventeen House Republicans joined Democrats to extend subsidies, passing a 230-196 bill that now moves to a Senate unlikely to bring it to a vote.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider

President Trump proposed sending funds directly to Americans for health savings accounts so individuals can buy their own health care, a framework criticized as short on specifics and inadequate.
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