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kfvs12. com > 01/23/2026 > extended-deadline-get-covered-illinois-open-enrollment-expires-jan-31

Extended deadline for Get Covered Illinois Open Enrollment expires Jan. 31

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (274+ words) ILLINOIS (KFVS) - People living in Illinois have a little more than a week to apply for health insurance through the new state-based marketplace. The deadline was extended through January 31, following failed measures in Congress that would have renewed Affordable Care…...

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kfvs12. com > 02/13/2026 > heartland-pharmacy-trumprx-participation-comes-high-price

Heartland pharmacy: Trump RX participation comes at a high price

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (323+ words) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A new federal discount program for prescription drugs promises lower costs for patients, but one Heartland pharmacy says participating would come at too high a price. The recently announced Trump RX online platform aims to offer…...

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kfvs12. com > video > 02/06/2026 > strategies-cut-rising-health-care-costs

Strategies to cut rising health care costs

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (52+ words) KFVS12 Strategies to cut rising health care costs Perry County, Mo. sheriff warns residents about AI data risks Jury trial set for former Heartland police K-9 handler accused of animal abuse, neglect in dog's death Next stop: Southern Illinois Model Train Meet…...

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kfvs12. com > 10/27/2025 > here-is-why-health-insurance-rates-are-skyrocketing

Here is why health insurance rates are skyrocketing

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (329+ words) (CNN) - Open enrollment is back - a time when people can enroll, renew or change health care plans for the upcoming year - but no matter whether you choose a health care plan through your employer or the Affordable Care Act, most…...

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kfvs12. com > 07/30/2025 > medicaid-turns-60-while-missouri-doctors-anticipate-cuts

Medicaid turns 60 while Missouri doctors anticipate cuts

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (265+ words) ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KFVS) - As the federal health insurance system Medicaid turns 60 years old, doctors are warning cuts could lead to dire consequences in Missouri. Outside a world-class healthcare center in St. Louis, doctors and Missourians gathered to celebrate Medicaid's…...