Category: Health

A home health aide went three years uninsured because she thought Medicaid only covered children. Expansion covers childless adults up to 138% of the poverty line, with no asset test.

The Reyes family earns $58,000 and was told they make too much for Medicaid. Their two kids still qualified for CHIP, which picks up exactly where Medicaid stops.

Mr. Tran is 78, on Medicare and Medicaid, and his daughter assumed a nursing home was the only option. A PACE program let him stay home with full-time support.

A federal subsidy called Extra Help eliminates almost all out-of-pocket prescription costs for Medicare beneficiaries with limited income. Most who qualify never apply.

Four federal programs pay Medicare costs for low-income beneficiaries. Which one you qualify for depends on your monthly income, household size, and the state you live in.

Health insurance gaps happen to a lot of people. You leave a job and lose employer coverage. You age off a parent’s plan. You miss open enrollment and have months…

Finding a therapist is hard enough on its own. Finding one you can actually afford feels like an entirely different problem. The cost of mental health care stops a lot…

Paying for prescription medication without insurance can feel impossible. A single drug can cost hundreds of dollars a month, and for people managing multiple conditions, the total adds up fast.…

Finding health coverage for your children when you do not have employer-sponsored insurance can feel overwhelming. Private plans are expensive, and many families earn too much for Medicaid but not…

Dental and vision care are two of the easiest things to neglect when money is tight. A regular checkup gets pushed back, glasses prescriptions go out of date, and small…