Extra Help is a program that helps people with limited income and resources pay for their Medicare prescription drugs. It is also known as the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS). It is available regardless of whether you have original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. Who qualifies for...
Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News and Daniel Chang, Originally published for KHN on November 16, 2022 More than 2 million low-income people — half of them in Florida and Texas — are uninsured because they are stuck in a coverage gap: They earn too much to...
With the holidays around the corner, it is important to stay safe and healthy while gathering with our loved ones! Testing for COVID-19 before and after spending time with friends and family is a great way to engage in preventative care. At-home tests are convenient, quick,...
By Arielle Zionts Originally published by KHN on November 10, 2022 RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakotans voted Tuesday to expand the state’s Medicaid program to cover thousands of additional low-income residents, becoming the seventh state to approve expansion via the ballot box. But as other conservative...
Here is the latest news you need about laws and programs that may impact the cancer community, including health insurance options, medical debt, and paid sick leave. Federal Updates Do you like being able to get free preventive services? You may have to start paying for preventative services....
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, a clinical trial might be an appropriate treatment option for you. Clinical trials are research studies that find and test new treatments or procedures. If you have Medicaid, you may be wondering if your care will be covered if...