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Medicare vs. Medicaid: Navigating Dual Eligibility in 2026
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1318+ words) June 9, 2026, 8:00 PM Today, there are more than 76 million people (more than 7 million of whom are children) enrolled in Medicaid, while slightly fewer (about 69.7 million) are enrolled in Medicare, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). That means these…...
New 50-state data reveals steep drops in Affordable Care Act enrollment after subsidies expired
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (39+ words) NEW YORK (AP) — New 50-state data reveals steep drops in Affordable Care Act enrollment after subsidies expired. New 50-state data reveals steep drops in Affordable Care Act enrollment after subsidies expired July 6, 2026, 3:30 PM...
Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (584+ words) WORLD CUP UPDATE: Furor at FIFA decision to meet Trump’s wish and let US forward Balogun play July 6, 2026, 3:34 PM “This is the first time we’ve seen state-level data that shows how much ACA marketplace enrollment truly fell,” Cox said. “It’s…...
New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow
1+ week, 4+ day ago (791+ words) WEATHER ALERT: Thursday marks the first day of hot, potentially dangerous 100-degree weather in the DC region July 2, 2026, 2:58 AM New Jersey is launching a new fee on companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage instead of being covered by their…...
Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise
2+ week, 2+ day ago (218+ words) June 27, 2026, 1:53 PM “We know that real people lost their health insurance coverage,” said Cynthia Cox, a vice president and director of the ACA program at the healthcare research nonprofit KFF, citing survey findings on people who had left their plans....
How Do You Apply for Medicare?
2+ week, 5+ day ago (520+ words) June 23, 2026, 8:00 PM [READ: Navigating Medicare Deductibles and Premiums in 2026] Your Step-by-Step Guide to Enrolling in Medicare To simplify your Medicare enrollment process, follow these eight steps. 1. Check your Medicare eligibility Medicare is available to older Americans, but there are special…...
Michigan forgives $200M in medical debt. Should it help prevent debt instead
2+ week, 6+ day ago (637+ words) LOCAL ALERT: National Weather Service is investigating possible tornado touching down in Burke, Virginia June 23, 2026, 12:38 PM Michigan took another step Monday in its effort to eliminate medical debt for thousands of residents. The state announced it would wipe out $74 million…...
Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How to Choose in 2026
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (983+ words) June 4, 2026, 8:00 PM Choosing between Medicare and Medicare Advantage can feel complicated, especially with the number of options available. Carefully reviewing coverage, provider access and potential costs can help you find a plan that fits both your medical and financial situation....
About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (511+ words) May 28, 2026, 12:02 AM 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…...
How to Shop for Health Insurance Covering Mental Health
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1144+ words) May 12, 2026, 8:00 PM One of the many landmark provisions of the Affordable Care Act was its emphasis on covering mental and behavioral health issues. Before the ACA, such coverage was sporadic and inconsistent. While some health insurance plans offered mental health…...