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Yesterday, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in passing a stopgap measure to end the longest-ever federal government shutdown.
Medicare Open Enrollment is currently underway and runs until December 7. During this period, people with Medicare can make changes
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans began on November 1, and people shopping for coverage have seen
On November 1, as the federal government shutdown entered its second month, the nearly 42 million Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Mental health care begins with screenings and preventive care. This National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, we are highlighting
From funding cuts to policy reforms, the Republican-passed reconciliation bill (HR 1) directly harms older adults, including by making health
Last week, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 will be a
Health literacy is the ability of people to understand and use health information and services, and it is the foundation
This week, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said a provision in the reconciliation bill that widens exemptions from Medicare’s
Two important developments reveal continuing issues with provider directories and Medicare Advantage (MA) networks. Some Directory Information Now on Plan
Yesterday, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in passing a stopgap measure to end the longest-ever federal government shutdown.
Medicare Open Enrollment is currently underway and runs until December 7. During this period, people with Medicare can make changes
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans began on November 1, and people shopping for coverage have seen
On November 1, as the federal government shutdown entered its second month, the nearly 42 million Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Mental health care begins with screenings and preventive care. This National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, we are highlighting
From funding cuts to policy reforms, the Republican-passed reconciliation bill (HR 1) directly harms older adults, including by making health
Last week, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 will be a
Health literacy is the ability of people to understand and use health information and services, and it is the foundation
This week, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said a provision in the reconciliation bill that widens exemptions from Medicare’s
Two important developments reveal continuing issues with provider directories and Medicare Advantage (MA) networks. Some Directory Information Now on Plan
