Medicaid cuts blamed for health center closure in rural New Hampshire
FRANCONIA, N.H. (AP) — The closing of a health center in rural New Hampshire has raised concerns that…
For people in this New England town, a health center’s closure leaves questions
FRANCONIA, N.H. — For more than two decades, Susan Bushby, a 70-year-old housekeeper from a rural ski town…
Democrats skeptical of health care talks now that shutdown is over
WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that the government shutdown is over, House and Senate Republicans say they will negotiate…
Judge to hear arguments on law cutting Planned Parenthood Medicaid funds
A federal judge will hear arguments Wednesday about whether a spending law passed in July that ended Medicaid…
Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood under legal scrutiny
A federal judge will hear arguments Wednesday about whether a spending law passed in July that ended Medicaid…
GOP confronts voter fear over rising health care premiums
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first caller on a telephone town hall with Maryland Rep. Andy Harris, leader of…
Social Security recipients will get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration’s annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.8% in 2026, translating…
Some furloughed health workers to return for open enrollment
NEW YORK (AP) — The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services will temporarily bring all its furloughed employees…
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week hits 263,000, most in nearly 4 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their…
Health care is one of the most intractable issues in Congress
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats believe health care is an issue that resonates with a majority of…
Health care remains an intractable issue in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats believe health care is an issue that resonates with a majority of Americans as…
New Mexico lawmakers boost funding for food assistance and rural health
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico lawmakers moved quickly Thursday at a special legislative session to prop…