Medicaid

    Medicaid eligibility, work requirements, dual eligibility, and state programs.

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    Health & Disability

    Medicaid Work Requirements Are Back — Here's How it Could Affect Older Adults

    For millions of Medicaid recipients, even small administrative hurdles can mean losing coverage altogether.

    Benefits in the News

    Medicaid Retroactive Coverage Change: A Shifting Burden of Costs

    While retroactive coverage changes are framed as a cost-saving move, they mostly shift bills onto patients, hospitals, and nursing facilities — especially those serving older adults and people with disabilities.

    Seniors & Special Groups

    1.4 Million Lawfully Present Immigrants May Lose Federal Medical Benefits

    A new federal law will end Medicaid and CHIP coverage for 1.4M lawfully present immigrants. Learn who’s affected and what steps to take now.

    Health & Disability

    COBRA Alternatives: Cheaper Health Insurance Options After a Job Loss

    COBRA too expensive? Learn about cheaper health insurance alternatives, including ACA marketplace plans, Medicaid, CHIP, and short-term options.

    Health & Disability

    How to Sign Up for COBRA to Keep Your Health Insurance

    Learn how to sign up for COBRA health insurance step by step, including deadlines, costs, and cheaper alternatives like Medicaid and ACA marketplace plans.

    Housing & Essentials

    How to Sign Up for WIC

    WIC and SNAP are two different food assistance programs. WIC supports moms and young kids with specific nutritious foods, while SNAP provides broader grocery help for low-income households.

    Health & Disability

    How to Sign Up for Medicaid

    Signing up for Medicaid is easier than you think. Apply online or through your state, share income and household info, and get covered—sometimes retroactively.

    Health & Disability

    Is Medicaid the Same Thing as Medicare?

    Medicaid and Medicare aren’t the same. Medicare is federal insurance for people 65+ or with disabilities, while Medicaid is state-run coverage for people with low income. Some people qualify for both.

    Benefits in the News

    Here Are the Big Medicaid Changes Coming Under HR-1

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has passed, and with it comes massive changes to eligibility and procedure for Medicaid. We'll walk you through it all.

    Benefits in the News

    Medicare ‘Part E’ Would Let Even Non-Retirees Join Under New Bill

    A new bill could let all Americans choose Medicare, even if they're not retired. The Choose Medicare Act would create “Part E,” a public option you could buy on the ACA marketplace using subsidies. Learn how it works, what it covers, and how it could lower your costs.

    Health & Disability

    ACA Subsidies: How Do They Work?

    Not sure how ACA subsidies work? These government discounts help lower your monthly health insurance costs, and most people who buy their own coverage qualify. Learn who’s eligible, how to apply, and where you can use your savings.

    Health & Disability

    Understanding ABLE Accounts: How They Work and How They Can Benefit You

    ABLE Accounts are special savings accounts that allow individuals with disabilities and their families to save for qualified expenses and more.

    Housing & Essentials

    TANF: How to Get and Use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

    Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is designed to offer short-term financial support to low-income families. Here's how it works.

    Health & Disability

    Understanding Medicaid: What It Is and How It Works

    What is Medicaid? We'll explore what Medicaid is, how it works, who qualifies, what it covers, and how it's different from Medicare.

    Health & Disability

    What Is Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D? Breaking it Down

    Learn about Medicare, including eligibility requirements, and what procedures and services each part covers.

    Income & Employment

    Accessing Legal Assistance: What’s Available and How to Get the Help You Need

    When you need legal expertise or representation, it can be daunting — mostly because such services aren't cheap. Well, these services can help.

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