Back in 2007, President George W. Bush was being challenged on his opposition to the Children’s Health Insurance Program — which provides health coverage for children in families too poor to afford private insurance, yet too “wealthy” to qualify for …

Recent data from Eurostat reveal significant disparities across European Union countries in household spending on healthcare. Greece stands out, with more than one in three citizens (34.3%) paying out of pocket for medical services, compared with the EU …

… decides which Medicare patients will get pain and incontinence medication. The AI … Vermonters insured by Medicaid, which has no deductibles, very small copays and in … 2023, the Vermont Health Care Advocate published a Medicare affordability study that …

For Medicare Advantage enrollees, the open enrollment period during which they can switch their Medicare Advantage plans began Oct. 15. Medicare Advantage is the program through which seniors and other beneficiaries can receive their Medicare benefits from …

As we approach the busy period for private health insurance renewals, consumers need to brace themselves for significant rate hikes across the market. In addition to increases announced earlier in the year, VHI, Irish Life Health, and Laya have announced …

ALEXANDRIA — Folks are feeling a little queasy as they find out what their 2026 health insurance is going to cost. The Minnesota Commerce Department is reporting that average small group insurance rates are going up between 7% and 17.50%, and individual …

When buying health insurance for a family, most people come across two options: individual plans for each member, or one floater policy covering everyone together. While both serve the same purpose — financial protection against medical expenses — they …

… coverage” for Medicare Advantage plans. It sounds like winning the healthcare lottery. But Medicare … no more medical bills. In reality, Medicare is insurance — not a … Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under “Original Medicare.” Because Original Medicare …

… medical insurance subsidies in the U.S. has brought unprecedented challenges for health … , like deductibles, copayments and can lower … armed forces provide medical coverage for people serving … . Medicare and Medicaid, 36%: Medicare is a federal health plan …

With all of the talk about health care lately, I started to think our core group of buddies was getting a little old, until the younger people started speaking out about it too. I don't know about you, but mine nearly doubled last year. It hadn't …