Explore how Medicaid provides healthcare for low-income individuals, understand eligibility criteria, state-specific coverage, and key benefits.

Health plans proposed by Senate Democrats and Republicans failed on Thursday, making it more likely enhanced ACA subsidies ...

WASHINGTON – Senators on Thursday blocked two bills, one supported entirely by Republicans and the other mainly by Democrats, intended to address health insurance prices that now seem all but certain ...

California has been a leader in transgender rights and gender-affirming care, even declaring itself a safe haven for families ...

Almost a year ago, I wrote a CounterPunch article on how the social security cost of living increase was eroded by higher charges for Medicare coverage. That is again happening in 2026 as reported in ...

Millions face Medicare decisions each year, but many don’t take advantage of tools that can save them money and stress. Insurance marketing often overshadows unbiased options like SHIP, leaving people ...

This year, 57% of Medicare beneficiaries in Los Angeles County are enrolled inMedicare Advantage.* With the UCLA Health Medicare Advantage Plan, L.A. County residents can choose a health plan that was ...

A Medicare Advantage plan might offer more comprehensive coverage than original Medicare. You might also benefit from having a cap on your out-of-pocket spending. Despite these perks, there are some ...

Medigap Plan D is one of 10 Medicare supplement plans that cover out-of-pocket costs remaining after Medicare coverage applies. This plan offers broad coverage but doesn’t cover the Part B deductible, ...

Fall enrollment is on. Some plans are raising premiums for Part D, which covers prescriptions, by $50 or more per month, while others are lowering them. By Mark Miller Holly Kluck found a great price ...

Medicare Advantage plans can be discontinued for different reasons. If yours goes away, you can choose a new Advantage plan or switch to original Medicare. Be sure to consider a Medigap policy if ...

SAN FRANCISCO — A planned five-day strike by thousands of registered nurses and other Kaiser Permanente health care workers in California, Hawaii and Oregon ended on Sunday, union leaders and the ...