23 results tagged Medicaid
5 Tips to Protect Medicaid From Congressional Budget Cuts
Here’s how to call your representatives in Washington. By keeping people healthier, Medicaid boosts enrollee outcomes and saves Medicare dollars, strengthening the program.
Congress is Eyeing Cuts to Medicaid. What’s Medicaid, Again?
Congress has announced federal budget proposals that could dramatically curtail Medicaid. Here's everything you need to know.
Medicaid and Homes: Protecting Assets While Caring for a Parent with Dementia
Facing tough choices about a parent's home and Medicaid? Discover the pros and cons of selling vs. keeping the property.
Navigating Medicaid’s Transfer Penalty: Exceptions and Solutions for Seniors
Considering removing your parent's name from the house deed to shield assets from Medicaid? Explore the implications and discover alternative strategies for long-term care planning.
GOP Must Cut Medicaid or Medicare to Achieve Budget Goals: CBO
The Washington Post reports that the nonpartisan bookkeeper said there’s no other way to cut $1.5 trillion from the budget over the next decade.
House Votes to Extend Medicare Telehealth
The House of Representatives voted 217-213 to pass a continuing resolution (CR) on March 12, 2025. This has key health care and government shutdown provisions.
Nursing Home Violations: ProPublica Report
Looking for the right nursing home? ProPublica’s database of over 90,000 inspection reports exposes serious violations and helps you make an informed decision.
Finding a Safe Nursing Home: Insights from ProPublica’s Database
ProPublica’s database of over 90,000 inspection reports can help you make an informed decision.
Medicaid and Inherited Property: Understanding Estate Recovery Liens
Uncertain about the legality of a Medicaid lien increase on your inherited property? Explore your rights and potential legal options with an elder law attorney
Senate Panel Grills Social Security Administration Nominee
The New York Times reports that in addition to the confirmation hearing for Frank Bisignano as SSA head, the Senate Finance Committee also approved the nomination of Mehmet Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid.
Nursing Homes and the AMA, Once Medicaid Defenders, Hang Back as GOP Mulls Big Cuts
Industry groups have been notably restrained as GOP lawmakers consider sweeping new Medicaid cuts expected under DOGE-inspired directives, KFF Health News reports.
Musk, DOGE Claim They’ll Stop Health Care Fraud in Medicare and Medicaid
But Trump’s been allowing the CMS scammers to walk free, according to this new KFF Health News investigation.