Medicaid
Medicaid eligibility, work requirements, dual eligibility, and state programs.
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Medicaid Retroactive Coverage Change: A Shifting Burden of Costs
Retroactive coverage changes are framed as cost-saving but mostly shift bills onto patients, hospitals, and nursing facilities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Sign Up for WIC
Signing up for WIC takes a few steps. Find out who qualifies, what to bring, and how to apply for nutrition support for moms, babies, and young children.
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—coverage can be retroactive.
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.
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.
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 on the ACA marketplace.
ACA Subsidies: How Do They Work?
Not sure how ACA subsidies work? These government discounts lower monthly health insurance costs, and most people who buy coverage qualify.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.