HEALTHCARE COVERAGE

Jun 26 2025POLITICS

NOAA's Billing Blunder: Workers Fired, Then Billed for Non-Existent Health Coverage

Some former employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are in a tough spot. They were fired, then rehired, and then fired again. Now, they're getting bills for health insurance they never had. The workers say they received letters demanding payment for health care premiums. The letters claim the workers owe money for coverage during a ti...

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Jun 20 2025POLITICS

The Real Story Behind Medicaid Changes

People in Washington are having a heated debate about Medicaid. A lot of people are talking about a new bill that aims to change how Medicaid works. Some folks, mostly Democrats, are saying this bill will hurt poor people and cut their benefits. But is that true? Let's break it down. The bill doesn't actually cut benefits for people who are below the poverty lin...

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Jun 16 2025POLITICS

Medicaid: Who Will Be Left Out?

Medicaid is a major topic in the political arena these days. Some politicians are pushing for significant changes to this program. These changes could affect millions of people who rely on Medicaid for their healthcare needs. One of the main proposals is to add work requirements for able-bodied adults. This means that to keep their Medicaid coverage, these adults wo...

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May 12 2025HEALTH

Understanding Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants

In the United States, undocumented immigrants often find themselves without health insurance. This is due to federal rules that make it hard for them to get affordable health care. Emergency Medicaid and other state programs are supposed to help, but many people do not understand how these programs work. This includes patients, doctors, and even those who make the ru...

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Dec 06 2024HEALTH

Health Insurer Anthem Drops Plan to Limit Anesthesia Payments After Criticism

Health insurance company Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has decided not to go ahead with a policy change that would have put a limit on how much they pay for anesthesia during medical procedures. This change was announced after the company faced weeks of criticism from doctors and healthcare professionals. The proposed policy would have only paid doctors based on a se...

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