Which health insurance plan may be right for you?
Everyone likes a good deal, and health insurance bargains abound this time of year. But buyers should look beyond price when searching for a plan. Shoppers also should consider doctor …
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What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid
Mehmet Oz, a celebrity heart surgeon turned talk show host and lifestyle guru, is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the massive federal …
Kraft Heinz stops serving school-designed Lunchables because of low demand
Food and beverage manufacturer Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that it no longer is serving the Lunchables meals it created for U.S. schools. The company introduced the two packaged meals — …
Longstanding US Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia says he is battling esophageal cancer
RICHMOND, Va. — U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, a Democrat representing Virginia’s most populous county in Congress, said Thursday that he is battling esophageal cancer. The announcement comes after Connolly, 74, …
Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration. The former president and now president-elect often skipped over details but through more than a year of policy …
Maryland is the first state to sign into new federal health care program
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland became the first state on Friday to join a federal program designed to improve health care quality and equity while lowering costs for all health care …
‘Obamacare’ enrollment opens, as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millions
WASHINGTON — Americans can start signing up Friday for health care coverage offered through the Affordable Care Act marketplace for 2025, days before a presidential election that could threaten eligibility …
Mississippi legislative leaders advocate Medicaid expansion, heading to conflict with the governor
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi’s Republican legislative leaders said Thursday that they plan to push for Medicaid expansion to cover working people who earn too little to afford private insurance — …
Georgia launches state-run Affordable Care Act website
ATLANTA — Starting Monday, 1.3 million Georgians who bought health care through the Affordable Care Act can begin looking at plans through Georgia Access, the state’s new marketplace exchange. Open …
Adult day centers offer multicultural hubs for older people of color
BERGENFIELD, N.J. — At Sunshine Adult Day Center, every morning starts with a parade around the room. Today, the theme is multicultural, and the flag bearers have no shortage of …