The Latest Breaking News from Medicaid

Millions Are Paying for Benefits They No Longer Qualify For — And Don’t Know It

Millions of Americans pay for benefits they no longer need, no longer qualify for, or simply forgot they were enrolled in. The problem isn’t usually intentional waste; it’s the quiet way eligibility rules shift, payroll deductions continue unchecked, and life changes outpace the systems meant to track them.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Feb 22

New York Medicaid Spending Up 60% — Why Some Retirees Say Care Is Harder to Access

You probably think that a massive increase in state spending would lead to better care for New York’s aging population. However, the opposite is currently happening in hallways across the state. New York’s Medicaid spending has surged, with total expenditures expected to reach $123.8 billion for fiscal year 2026. Yet,…

Budget and the Bees · Feb 22

The $2,000 ‘Trump Check’: 3 Ways It Could Affect Your Social Security

A proposed $2,000 payment could affect Social Security taxes, income limits and benefits. Here are three impacts retirees should know.

GOBankingRates · Feb 22

Children are not getting mental health support, a quarter of parents say

The burden was disproportionately felt in households with homeschooled children

The Independent UK · Feb 16

10 Situations Where Adult Children Can Be Pulled Into Parents’ Medical Bills

Medical debt doesn’t just drain bank accounts. It reshapes family dynamics, creates quiet panic, and forces adult children into financial conversations they never expected to have. One signature, one overlooked form, or one legal technicality can flip the script from “supportive adult child” to “financially responsible party” faster than anyone…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Feb 14

Elon Musk declares victory with Medicaid data release

The Trump administration has used fraud in safety net programs as justification for deep spending cuts.

Axios · Feb 14

TrumpRx is here and it helps, though a bit less than advertised

Trump's Republican Party continues to shift toward government market interventionism.

Fortune · Feb 11

10 Medicaid Extra Benefits That Can Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs in 2026

For seniors who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid (Dual Eligible), the “Extra Benefits” offered by private Medicare Advantage plans (D-SNPs) are a financial lifeline....

Saving Advice · Feb 11

10 Medicaid Extras That Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs for Seniors in 2026

If a senior’s budget feels like it’s getting squeezed from every direction, health costs are usually a big reason why. Medicare is a strong foundation,...

Saving Advice · Feb 11

The Impact of the ‘ACA Cliff’ on Healthcare Costs of the Middle Class

Tax experts share the most common tax traps retirees fall into, their advice on how to avoid them, and strategies for navigating the pitfalls you can't.

GOBankingRates · Feb 7