Why some people put relatives into poverty to pay for nursing homes
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than half people over age 65 will…
Nebraska seeks to end retroactive Medicaid coverage
From her post in the neonatal intensive care unit at Children’s Nebraska, Dr. Ann Anderson-Berry sees some of…
A tepid labor market, yet fewer layoffs: US jobless claims slip to 205,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining in the same range of recent…
US jobless claims edge down to 213,000 as layoffs stay historically low
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched down modestly last week as layoffs remain at historically…
Social Security’s internal watchdog investigates whistleblower complaint
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration’s internal watchdog is investigating a whistleblower complaint into what it describes…
Medicaid work mandates are forcing states to spend millions on new technology
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — To receive Medicaid health coverage, some adults will soon have to show they…
Trump’s Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions.
The task is not as simple as pushing through a software update on your smartphone or personal computer.…
Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva nuclear talks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran pushed back Wednesday against U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead…
Oman says the next US-Iran nuclear talks will be Thursday in Geneva
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran will hold their next round of nuclear…
Wisconsin passes expanded Medicaid for moms
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid coverage for up…
Trump’s White House ballroom is approved by federal arts panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, a panel made up of President Donald Trump’s appointees,…
Health costs are a top focus for Democrats in the midterms
ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump ’s second term has presented an array of opportunities for political opponents,…