Older adults who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare depend on Medicaid to cover their Medicare costs and additional services like dental care and long-term support. Yet, the impact of the upcoming "Medicaid unwinding" process on these individuals is a mystery. This process, which will reass
People who inject drugs face unique challenges when it comes to opioid use disorder (OUD). Fortunately, there are medications specifically designed to help, known as MOUD. These drugs are proven to lower the risk of overdose and infectious disease transmission. But access to these medications isn't
When the Covid public health emergency ended, the U. S. government required states to re-evaluate Medicaid eligibility. This led to a massive shake-up, with over 25 million people losing coverage. Many kids, like Isabella Quintana, were dropped due to paperwork issues. Isabella's family had to pay $
Intimate partner violence, or IPV, is a serious problem in the United States. About half of all women experience it at some point in their lives. This can lead to physical and mental health issues. Most prevention efforts focus on individual and family-level solutions. But what about bigger policy c
With Medicaid expanding access to addiction treatments, it's crucial to track overdose deaths among beneficiaries. However, surprising as it may seem, no solid data exists yet to keep an eye on this life-threatening issue. Let's dig into why this matters and what might be done about it. First, it's
The Biden administration has come up with a new idea to help people who are overweight. They want Medicare and Medicaid to cover the cost of weight loss drugs for people who need them. This would make it much cheaper for people to get these drugs, which can be really expensive right now. Medicare u
Bernie Sanders, a long-time progressive voice in the Senate, has expressed interest in joining the Finance Committee, which is set to be led by Republicans. This move would bring a strong advocate for social programs to the table, as Sanders aims to shield Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid fro
Dr. Mehmet Oz, a well-known TV personality and health expert, was chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This agency covers over a third of Americans and plays a big role in our healthcare system. Let's dive into the life and career of th
You probably recognize Dr. Mehmet Oz from his popular TV show, but now he's making headlines for a very different job. President Donald Trump has selected him to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a major federal agency that provides health insurance to more than 150 million
The new chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, a Democrat from Oregon named Ron Wyden, had something to say about the Republican plans. He believes that their idea to cut Medicaid and federal food assistance to pay for tax breaks for the rich is exactly what we can expect from the new Republican
