Sometimes, you can lose Medicaid coverage at age 65 as you become eligible for Medicare. This is called the Medicare cliff and can lead to changes to your benefits and coverage, as well as higher ...

Explore Medicaid waivers, learn about eligibility criteria, and discover the various types, including home and community-based services, that provide essential healthcare access.

CMS has proposed only a modest increase in Medicare Advantage payments for 2027, a move many insurers view as an effective ...

As the government shutdown continues, Congress can’t come to terms on spending, including for Medicaid. It’s easy to confuse Medicare with Medicaid, but there are several key differences. Here’s what ...

Democrats have argued that the changes to Medicaid in the latest spending bill will mean millions of Americans will lose access to healthcare. In our interview, Oz said Medicaid spending has returned ...

Exploring the Roles of Federal Healthcare Programs in Addressing Hunger Introduction Food insecurity-the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life-remains a persistent ...

Ramsey clarified that Medicare is a federally run health insurance program for Americans age 65 and older or those with qualifying disabilities, regardless of income. Most people have a limited ...

Medicaid, the federal program for low-income Americans, provides health care coverage for over 70 million people, while Medicare, the federal program for those older than 65 or potentially those ...

The alphabet soup of Medicare — multiple parts and plans, starting with A all the way through N — can be bewildering, especially for those who are newly eligible for Medicare. In this guide, we break ...

Sarita A. Mohanty, MD, MPH, MBA, serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of The SCAN Foundation. While these programs have strengthened the safety net and quality of life for aging ...