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Medicaid
Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security
Medicare and Medicaid are run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, not Social Security.
IN-DEPTH: North Carolina Commissioners Vote to Remove Fluoride From Water
Doctor argues that the fluoride in water supplies is not medical-grade fluoride but hydrofluorosilicic acid, a waste product from the fertilizer industry.
Over 700 Drugs More Expensive in 2024, Including Ozempic and Mounjaro
To start 2024, prices hikes on hundreds of drugs are up 22 percent, but record cost savings are expected for Medicaid
Medicaid Disenrollments Skyrocket, Data Show
As pandemic-era Medicaid policy expires, millions are removed from the program.
Nebraska Expands Medicaid for New Moms Who Can’t Afford Private Health Insurance
Nebraska has joined other Republican-led states to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage; a move described by some as part of the GOP’s ‘pro-life’ agenda.
Biden Admin Orders States to Reinstate Medicaid for Half a Million People
The Biden administration has ordered 30 states to halt Medicaid disenrollments and restore coverage for some 500,000 people.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves Announces Medicaid Plan to Reimburse $700 Million to Hospitals
Mr. Reeves has advocated for reforming Medicaid reimbursement as opposed to expanding Medicaid.
Americans Charged for New COVID-19 Vaccine Despite Insurance
After the Public Health Emergency ended in May, COVID-19 vaccines have been being sold for around $120 to $190 per shot.
Florida Fines Medicaid Providers for Using Taxpayer Money to Cover Transgender Procedures
Florida on Thursday took legal action—including fines—against five Medicaid health care insurers that broke the state’s rules against using taxpayer funds to cover transgender procedures.
Surge In People Losing Medicaid Due to Red Tape, Officials Warn
Health coverage was terminated for around 715,000 people in April.
