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• Obamacare Open Enrollment For 2018

  Oct 31 2017

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  The open enrollment period to sign up for health insurance using the marketplace has been significantly reduced for 2018 and will only last from November 1, 2017 to December 15, 2017. If you don't sign up by December 15, 2017 and don't qualify for an exemption then you will have to wait until next years open enrollment to sign up for health insurance coverage.
• Choosing Medicaid and CHIP Providers in Your State

  Apr 11 2017

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  Finding a provider who accepts Medicaid patients has the potential be a little confusing to the individuals who have never been on the program before, but it's not as difficult as it may sound. All you need is to be enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP coverage and have a connection to the internet.
• Determining if you Qualify for Medicaid is as Easy as 1, 2, 3

  Mar 11 2017

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  Have you ever checked to see if you and your family are eligible for Medicaid? It seems like a simple question, but there are many individuals and families in America who are unaware that they actually qualify for Medicaid either because their state expanded it under the Affordable Care Act or because they only make a certain amount of money each year in the states that did not.
• Obamacare Subsidies: How They Work and Who Can Receive Them

  Oct 02 2015

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  There are a lot of questions when it comes to who is and isn't eligible for health insurance subsidies and how these subsidies work.
• The Easiest Way to Apply For Obamacare Subsidies

  Sep 29 2015

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  Open enrollment for Obamacare is just around the corner and that means it is time to start thinking about applying for coverage if you haven't already done so.

• Medicaid Expansion in Southern States Delivered Positive Results
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• Didn't Hear About Obamacare Open Enrollment? You're Not Alone
  Dec 09, 2019 12:31 PM

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• Medicaid: Mandatory Versus Optional Benefits
  Sep 21, 2015 02:15 PM

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• You Still Have to Pay a Tax Penalty for No Health Insurance in 2018
  Feb 24, 2019 03:01 PM

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• Federal Judge Rules That Obamacare is Unconstitutional
  Dec 14, 2018 03:18 PM

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• Medicaid/Medicare May Cover Genetic Testing For Mental Health
  Jul 17, 2018 03:16 PM

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• Apply For Medicaid Even if you Aren't Certain You Qualify
  Apr 06, 2015 11:56 AM

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• More Doctors Need to Accept Medicaid Patients
  Jul 27, 2015 03:55 PM

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• A Guide To Welfare Programs

  Jul 22 2018

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  When one searches for Welfare programs, it usually involves sifting through lists upon lists of vague titles and convoluted government jargon. Then why not take a glance at this one stop shop for all things related to government assistance? For those seeking benefits, benefits.gov is a good source. There, one can browse by program category, state and agency.
• How to Apply For Unemployment Benefits in Each State

  Jul 19 2018

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  If you are currently unemployed or know you will be getting laid off in the near future then you are probably trying to figure out how and when you should begin the process of filing for unemployment. These benefits are a vital revenue source for individuals and families who are currently unemployed, but those benefits vary wildly depending on what state you live in.
• Applying for Public Housing - All The Info You Need To Know

  Jul 10 2018

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  Applying for public housing can be a daunting task. This article aims to make the process as easy as possible for you, providing all the info you'll need to see if you qualify, how to apply, what discounts on rent look like under public housing, and what to expect at every step of the process.
• Three Things to Know Before Applying For an FHA Loan

  Jun 20 2018

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  Are you one of millions of Americans considering applying for a home mortgage, but don't know if you have enough equity to qualify for a loan? If you are then applying for a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured loan might be something you should seriously consider.
• How to Apply for Grants and Scholarships That Help Pay For College

  Apr 20 2017

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  As a former college admissions counselor I used to tell every prospective student that there's a lot of money out there, but you're going to have to spend some time working to get some of it. It was true then and it's true now.

• Red State Medicaid Expansion Slowed Physical And Mental Health DeclineRed State Medicaid Expansion Slowed Physical And Mental Health Decline
  	Mon Jan 06, 2020 | forbes.com Southern U.S. states that expanded Medicaid “experienced lower rates of physical and mental health declines” than nearby regions that didn’t expand health benefits for poor...

• It’s Not Just You: Picking Health Insurance Is Hard. Here’s How To Be Smar...It’s Not Just You: Picking Health Insurance Is Hard. Here’s How To Be Smar...
  	Mon Dec 09, 2019 | khn.org Science has proved, no kidding around: Picking health insurance is extremely hard. SPECIAL REPORTS An Arm and a Leg Health care — and how much it costs — is scary....

• Medicaid expansion hits major milestoneMedicaid expansion hits major milestone
  	Fri Dec 28, 2018 | cbs19news.com The number of people now enrolled in Medicaid thanks to its expansion in Virginia has hit another milestone with more than 200,000 people now enrolled.

• Medicaid expansion on the 'must address' list for lawmakersMedicaid expansion on the 'must address' list for lawmakers
  	Fri Dec 28, 2018 | kivitv.com Despite legal challenges at the state and federal level, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is moving ahead with a citizen-directed Medicaid expansion effort.

• Federal rule requires hospital prices to be made available online starting...Federal rule requires hospital prices to be made available online starting...
  	Fri Dec 28, 2018 | cbs4indy.com A new federal law will give patients more information about prices and fees when paying a doctor's visit.

• How Killing the Affordable Care Act Could Upend the US Health SystemHow Killing the Affordable Care Act Could Upend the US Health System
  	Fri Dec 28, 2018 | thefiscaltimes.com If the recent district court ruling that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional were to be upheld, far more than the law’s most high-profile provisions would be at...

• A Guide to Finding Long-Term Care for Your Loved OneA Guide to Finding Long-Term Care for Your Loved One
  	Mon Dec 24, 2018 | nextavenue.org What to know as you consider the many options.

• Medicaid overspends billions on supplemental paymentsMedicaid overspends billions on supplemental payments
  	Fri Dec 14, 2018 | modernhealthcare.com A federal advisory panel for Medicaid wants HHS to better monitor Medicaid's biggest supplemental payment program for hospitals after finding that states have been...

• Health care and jobs top concerns as Democrats...Health care and jobs top concerns as Democrats...
  	Tue Oct 15, 2019 As parts of our "Local Matters" series, CBSN is taking a closer look at the state of Ohio, where...

• Drug Prices, Medicaid Among Top Health Issues f...Drug Prices, Medicaid Among Top Health Issues f...
  	Mon Dec 24, 2018 High drug prices and hospital payments will be in the crosshairs of the 2019 Trump administration and...

• Supreme Court Declines to Hear Planned Parentho...Supreme Court Declines to Hear Planned Parentho...
  	Thu Dec 13, 2018 A majority of the Supreme Court – including newly-confirmed Justice Brett Kavanaugh – declined to hear a...

• Supreme Court Gives Victory To Planned Parentho...Supreme Court Gives Victory To Planned Parentho...
  	Mon Dec 10, 2018 The Supreme Court on Monday put a hold on states’ attempts to block people on Medicaid from using Planned...

• The Reality of Work Requirements for MedicaidThe Reality of Work Requirements for Medicaid
  	Mon Nov 12, 2018 We’ve spent the last few weeks talking work requirements for safety net programs, and it’s all been...

• Has the ACA Medicaid Expansion Been a Success?Has the ACA Medicaid Expansion Been a Success?
  	Tue Jul 17, 2018 The ACA expanded Medicaid coverage to a lot of people, and it was implemented differently in lots of...

• Medicaid expansion update and how an initiative...Medicaid expansion update and how an initiative...
  	Thu Jul 12, 2018 Medicaid expansion update and how an initiative becomes law.

• How To Protect Your Wealth And Income When Your...How To Protect Your Wealth And Income When Your...
  	Thu Jun 28, 2018 How To Protect Your Wealth And Income When Your Spouse Needs Medicaid.

• Financial Eligibility for State Medicaid Benefi...Financial Eligibility for State Medicaid Benefi...
  	Tue Jun 26, 2018 This is a recording of our webinar on the financial eligibility of single individuals for Medicaid...