17
Nov
White House Unveils Finalized Health Care Price Transparency Rule
The Trump administration released a proposed rule that would require health insurers to spell out all services beforehand so patients know how much they may owe for their out-of-pocket costs.
06
Nov
Return To Sender: A Single Undeliverable Letter Can Mean Losing Medicaid
Colorado, like a number of states, is struggling to deal with returned mail sent out by its Medicaid, SNAP and other aid programs. Now people could lose benefits after just a single piece of returned mail.
30
Oct
Employers Are Scaling Back Their Dependence On High-Deductible Health Plans
Employers are now are offering more traditional plans alongside or instead of the plans with sky-high deductibles that may have been the only option in the past.
21
Oct
For Boomers Reframing Aging, Age-Proofing A Home Won’t Come Cheap
More baby boomers look forward to aging in place — in their homes, rather than in a care facility. But the costs of retrofitting a house is likely prohibitive for many Americans.
13
Oct
Drumbeat Builds For A Peace Corps Of Caregivers
The notion of a national program to tend to the day-to-day needs of a booming older population has circulated for years. Now, there are grants ― and grit ― behind it.
03
Oct
The Deep Divide: State Borders Create Medicaid Haves And Have-Nots
Without the ACA’s expansion, adults who aren’t 65 or older or disabled don’t qualify for Medicaid, no matter how low their income.
26
Sep
Uber And Lyft Ride-Sharing Services Hitch Onto Medicaid
Ride-sharing companies promise better service for enrollees and lower costs for states. But the services are not for everyone on Medicaid.
25
Sep
Coming Out About Mental Health On Social Media
Talking about your mental health on social media is a thing, and it could actually help.
08
Sep
As Measles Outbreak Fades, N.Y. Sets In Motion New Rules On School Vaccinations
The state ended religious exemptions for school vaccinations after almost 900 New Yorkers contracted measles.
Need help finding supportive care? Send us a message and we'll get back to you within 48 hours.