Obamacare’s Slow Death Is Debilitating Centene Stock Centene is reeling from the expiration of enhanced Obamacare subsidies that have triggered massive enrollment losses and a steep selloff in its shares. Barchart · Mar 11
Indian-origin brothers who bragged about meeting Kash Patel convicted of H-1B visa fraud, healthcare scam in Pennsylvania; facing 400 years in prison Two brothers from Pennsylvania, Bhaskar Savani and Arun Savani, have been found guilty in a multi-state racketeering conspiracy that included different types of fraud. The Savani brothers built the Savani Group that amassed millions of dollars through these fraud schemes. Bhaskar Savani is a dentist and their group committed medical… The Times of India · Mar 11
Managing the Financial Dominoes of Special Needs Planning: A Practical Guide for Long-Term Security When you have a child with special needs, financial planning must not only cover their long-term care but also the financial future of the entire family. Kiplinger · Mar 11
US spent $5 billion worth of munitions in the first two days of attacks on Iran, docs show ‘$5.6 billion could have paid for over 356,000 Medicare or 568,00 Medicaid enrollees,’ one social media user commented The Independent UK · Mar 10
Higher buprenorphine doses help patients stay in opioid use disorder treatment, new study finds Patients who are prescribed higher daily doses of the medication buprenorphine for opioid use disorder are significantly more likely to stay in treatment. Those on 17 to 24 milligrams averaged 190 days in care compared to 90 days for those on 8 milligrams or less. Yet Black patients are less… The Conversation · Mar 10
Washington Long-Term Care Tax (WA Cares): What Workers Are Paying and Who Can Opt Out Washington’s long‑term care program — known as the WA Cares Fund — is one of the most talked‑about payroll deductions in the state, and for... Saving Advice · Mar 9
Mobile clinics offer a practical way to improve health care access in maternity care deserts Only three of the 14 counties in north-central Florida provide full access to obstetric care. Six have low access to care – meaning there are fewer than two hospitals offering obstetric care or birth centers per 10,000 births and fewer than 60 obstetric providers. The remaining five counties are maternity… The Conversation · Mar 9
7 Medicaid Myths That Can Disrupt Long-Term Care Planning Planning for long-term care is stressful enough, but widespread Medicaid myths make it even harder for families to make smart, timely decisions. Many seniors delay... Saving Advice · Mar 8
When Washington and the states are in conflict, the ultimate winner is not always certain The Trump administration’s aggressive policies on immigration are receiving pushback not just on Capitol Hill but across the country. Democratic leaders in multiple states are refusing to cooperate with immigration arrests. The Conversation · Mar 6
Niagara to NYC: The Seniors Most Likely to Benefit From New Homecare and Aging Services Funding in New York Like many other states, New York’s aging population is growing fast. And lawmakers are responding with investments in home care, transportation, nutrition programs, and caregiver... Saving Advice · Mar 5
Before You Break Down: 7 Respite Care Myths That Stop Caregivers From Getting Help AARP reports that nearly 1 in 4 Americans have become family caregivers. Most of them are unpaid and are constantly pushing themselves past their limits... Saving Advice · Mar 5
Federal Cuts Revive a California Lawmaker’s Push for Single-Payer Health Care Assemblymember Ash Kalra says attacks on the Affordable Care Act underscore the urgency of creating state-run health insurance. Capital & Main · Mar 5
When Parents Have No Retirement Savings: 4 Ways to Protect Your Finances Retirement does not magically sort itself out. When parents reach their later years with little or no savings, the financial reality can hit like a freight train. Adult children often feel a rush of responsibility, love, guilt, and fear all at once. Helping feels natural. Sacrificing your own stability does… Everybody Loves Your Money · Mar 4
Workers at top 20 US low-wage firms rely on public assistance, report says Exclusive: study finds workers at 20 S&P 500 firms rely on Medicaid and Snap as CEO pay and buybacks soar The Guardian - US · Mar 4
The Independent UK · Mar 4 Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley win North Carolina primaries Both politicians emerged triumphant from crowded primary fields, vying for the seat being vacated by Thom Tillis
Roll Call · Mar 3 Minnesota sues Trump administration over Medicaid freeze Minnesota sued the Trump administration for withholding $243 million in Medicaid payments over allegations of fraud within the state’s program.
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Minnesota sues to block Trump administration from withholding Medicaid funds Vance said last week the administration would ‘temporarily halt’ some Medicaid funding to Minnesota
The Texas Tribune · Mar 3 Texas law bans state-licensed mental health providers from giving gender-transitioning care to minors, AG Ken Paxton says Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion that says that a 2023 law that bans gender-transitioning medical care to minors also applies to mental health care.
Saving Advice · Mar 2 Nursing Home Costs are Skyrocketing in New York: How the 5-Year Medicaid Look-Back Rule Affects Your Assets Nursing home costs in New York are rising faster than almost anywhere else in the country, and families are feeling the pressure. With private‑pay prices...
Fortune · Mar 2 Interest on the $38.8 trillion national debt has tripled since 2020, and it already costs taxpayers more than defense and Medicaid Here’s when Medicare falls below interest costs, according to CBO projections.
Saving Advice · Mar 2 Why You Should Never Put Your Adult Children’s Names on Your House Deed (And What to Do Instead) You’ve spent decades paying your mortgage, maintaining your property, and building equity in your home, so naturally, you want to make things easier for your...
Everybody Loves Your Money · Feb 28 Care Giver Alert: Medicaid Waivers in Multiple States Allow Family Caregivers to Be Paid for In-Home Support A quiet revolution has taken root in living rooms and kitchens across the country, and it carries real financial relief for families who shoulder the daily work of care. Many states now use Medicaid waivers to pay family members for providing in-home support to aging parents, children with disabilities, or…
The Free Financial Advisor · Feb 27 The Medical Bill “Convenience Fees” Creating an Unnecessary Financial Burden for The Middle Class Healthcare in the United States already costs more than other high-income nation on earth. According to data from the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services, national health spending reached $4.5 trillion in 2022, averaging well over $13,000 per person. That number alone should command attention.
Saving Advice · Feb 27 8 Programs That Reject Applications Unless You Enroll Online First More government agencies, financial institutions, and essential service providers are quietly shifting to online enrollment as the first—and sometimes only—step before they’ll accept an application....
The Guardian - US · Feb 27 Science of sex and gender being misrepresented by Trump officials, experts warn Scientists say crackdown on gender-affirming care could have impact on healthcare of all Americans