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About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (505+ words) The national survey results, released Thursday, show the all-ages uninsured rate has stayed significantly down from where it was several years ago, but the ranks of the uninsured could soon expand as the Trump administration's sweeping changes to the health…...
Medicare scams abound: How to keep yourself (and a loved one) safe – Macomb Daily
2+ week, 3+ day ago (353+ words) At the worst, you are charged for unpaid services, your credit is damaged, and your medical records are compromised....
Colorado man with ski injury fights insurance plan that requires reauthorization of his care every 2 days
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (1005+ words) Bo Yennie has made significant progress in regaining some of the independence he lost after suffering a spinal injury in a severe ski crash at Steamboat, and is confident he can make more with continued work. But his insurance company…...
Astra Zeneca agrees to lower drug prices for Medicaid under Trump administration deal
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (527+ words) President Donald Trump made the announcement in the Oval Office with Astra Zeneca CEO Pascal Soriot, who said that during tough negotiations to reach a deal, Trump and his team of officials had "really kept me up at night." Under…...
Just before shutdown, most Americans wanted health insurance tax credits extended, poll finds
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (474+ words) By ALI SWENSON, Associated Press Republicans in Congress have expressed openness to negotiating the extension, but argue it can wait until government funding is restored through a stopgap measure they say is noncontroversial. The vast majority of Democrats supported the…...
As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expire
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1057+ words) By ALI SWENSON and KENDRIA LAFLEUR, Associated Press "It worries me sometimes, because if you're not healthy, then you're not here for your kids," Monreal said. "It's a difficult decision, because, OK, do I spend $500 on a doctor's visit or…...
Open enrollment is here: It's time for a free Medicare benefits checkup
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (653+ words) It's a good idea to review your Medicare prescription drug plan " Part D " or Medicare Advantage plan every year to make sure it fits your budget and health care needs for next year. Open enrollment, from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, is…...
Ken Morris: Hey Uncle Sam. Check your Suggestion Box
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (244+ words) We constantly hear politicians talking about cutting waste, fraud and abuse to help keep all our government sponsored programs on solid footing. I'm told that I'm quite active for my age. Not only do I enjoy my career, I golf,…...