Local seniors concerned about potential Medicaid cuts

Approximately 72 million Americans are enrolled in Medicaid. Many local seniors enrolled in the program fear what will happen if they lose coverage.

Potential Medicaid cuts concern seniors
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The Department of Government Efficiency is debating cuts to Medicaid, which provides health insurance to 72,000,000 Americans. Many seniors are concerned they'll lose their coverage.

Which states have the most Medicaid recipients?

The federal program provides health coverage to more than 80 million people in the U.S.

Measles outbreaks: Here's who should get a booster shot

As public health officials monitor a rise in U.S. measles cases, some may be wondering if they need a booster vaccine to protect themselves.

Man dies after inhaler cost jumps $500, family says, in lawsuit against Walgreens, Optum Rx

Cole Schmidtknecht, 22, died from an asthma attack after the price of his inhaler skyrocketed to over $500 and he was forced to choose to pay for rent over the “life-sustaining medicine,” his parents claim.

RFK Jr. confirmation hearings underway amid vaccine controversy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.

Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?

States report Medicaid outage amid federal funding drama

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars.

UnitedHealthcare names new CEO following Brian Thompson killing

UnitedHealthcare named Tim Noel as the company's new CEO on Thursday after the former one, Brian Thompson, was killed in Manhattan in December.

Feds target Ozempic, Wegovy for lower Medicare prices

The drugs are part of Medicare's list of medications that are going to be negotiated for lower prices.

Poll: Here are the professions Americans trust the most – and least

Here are the professions that rated the highest for honesty and ethical standards, according to a new Gallup poll of Americans.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Poll finds insurance profits, killer are to blame

A new poll shows most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, not as much responsibility as the person who shot him, a new poll shows. 

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder, terror charges

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday on murder and terror charges in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution.

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect shouts as he appears in court: video

Luigi Mangione, the man suspected in the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, shouted to a crowd of media members as he entered court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday for an extradition hearing.