“…behind the scenes, Kennedy has been laying the groundwork to restrict the availability of widely used immunizations….” Kennedy’s Anti-Vaccine Strategy Risks Forcing Shots Off Market, Manufacturers Warn Dining under palm trees on a patio at Mar-a-Lago in December, President-elect Donald Trump reassured chief […]
“At age 82, Roberta Rabinovitz realized she had no place to go. A widow, she had lost both her daughters to cancer, after living with one and then the other, nursing them until their deaths. Then she moved in with her brother in Florida, […]
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“In short: Yes, the flu shot is still a thing. And four doctors we spoke to said they recommend you get your flu shot this year.” It’s Almost Flu Season. Should You Still Get a Shot, and Will Insurance Cover It? For […]
“Medicare enrollees who buy the optional Part D drug benefit may see substantial premium price hikes — potentially up to $50 a month — when they shop for next year’s coverage.” Breaking Down Why Medicare Part D Premiums Are Likely To Go Up […]
“Amid the challenges of adulthood, one rite of passage is unique to the United States: the need to find your own health insurance by the time you turn 26.” Why Young Americans Dread Turning 26: Health Insurance Chaos That is the age […]
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“The budget law, which Republicans called the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ will cause sweeping changes to health care across the country as it trims federal spending on Medicaid by more than $1 trillion over the next decade. The program covers more than 71 million […]
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