Effects of shutdown leave US lawmakers grasping for answers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Certain senators know it. House Speaker Mike Johnson knows it. And with President Donald Trump…
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…
What FEHB changes mean for your 2026 health coverage
Most federal employees and retirees will pay much more for health coverage next year; the enrollee share of…
Social Security 2.8% COLA 2026 benefit increase explained
Jasondoiy | E+ | Getty Images The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.8% in 2026, the Social…
Most Americans worry about health care costs: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most U.S. adults are worried about health care becoming more expensive, according to a new…
UVM professor finds link between state-level lobbyists and rising health care costs
The small scale of Vermont’s population and economy, as well as its aging population, are part of why…
These people will lose if Affordable Care Act health subsidies expire
TYLER, Texas (AP) — Celia Monreal worries every day about the cartilage loss in her husband’s knees. Not…
North Carolina effort wipes out $6.5B in medical debt for 2.5M people
RALEIGH, N.C. — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — More than 2.5 million North Carolina residents are getting over $6.5…
NC Medicaid cuts under scrutiny amid funding stalemate :: WRAL.com
North Carolina health officials said Tuesday that they continue to explore ways to save money for the state’s…
AstraZeneca agrees to lower drug prices for Medicaid under Trump administration deal
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — AstraZeneca on Friday became the second major pharmaceutical manufacturer to announce it had…
AstraZeneca to cut Medicaid drug costs under Trump deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — AstraZeneca on Friday became the second major pharmaceutical manufacturer to announce it had agreed to…
What to watch for in Virginia governor’s race debate
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger are slated to debate their competing visions…