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• Choosing Medicaid and CHIP Providers in Your State

  Jan 27 2020

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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.
• 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.
• 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.

• COVID-19 Leave You Uninsured? Apply For Obamacare or Medicaid
  May 13, 2020 04:08 PM

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• Medicaid Expansion in Southern States Delivered Positive Results
  Jan 06, 2020 06:06 PM

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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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• How to Apply For Unemployment Benefits in Each State

  Mar 26 2020

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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.
• Three Ways You Can Apply for Food Stamp Benefits

  Mar 10 2020

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  Do you think you may qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, but aren't sure where you can begin the application process? Well, you're not alone. There are plenty of Americans out there who qualify for food assistance but aren't aware of it or don't know where they can begin the application process.
• 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.
• 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.

• Lawmakers move to stop nursing homes from taking residents' stimulus checksLawmakers move to stop nursing homes from taking residents' stimulus checks
  	Wed Jun 10, 2020 | cbsnews.com Some nursing homes had grabbed the government payments to defray the costs of caring for residents on Medicaid.

• Trump administration to distribute $25 billion to Medicaid providers after...Trump administration to distribute $25 billion to Medicaid providers after...
  	Tue Jun 09, 2020 | thehill.com The Trump administration announced Tuesday it would distribute $25 billion to health providers caring for Medicaid patients following weeks of pressure from lawmakers and...

• Medicaid Clinics And Doctors Have Been Last In Line For COVID-19 Relief Fu...Medicaid Clinics And Doctors Have Been Last In Line For COVID-19 Relief Fu...
  	Mon May 18, 2020 | npr.org Congress authorized $100 billion to reimburse health care providers for losses linked to the pandemic, but much of that money has gone for Medicare patients, with...

• Unemployed? Time may be running out for the best deals on health insuranceUnemployed? Time may be running out for the best deals on health insurance
  	Wed May 13, 2020 | post-gazette.com Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate ballooned to 6% in March, with 76,000 people out of work in the Pittsburgh metro area alone as the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the country,...

• Some states reopen ACA enrollment during COVID-19 - MarketplaceSome states reopen ACA enrollment during COVID-19 - Marketplace
  	Wed May 06, 2020 | marketplace.org The health plans, available to gig workers and the self-employed, are seeing an "influx of enrollment," one expert says.

• Key Questions About the New Medicaid Eligibility Pathway for Uninsured Cor...Key Questions About the New Medicaid Eligibility Pathway for Uninsured Cor...
  	Mon May 04, 2020 | kff.org In response to the need to increase access to testing during the COVID-19 pandemic, recent federal legislation, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act,1 amended by the...

• Nearly 8 in 10 Americans Support Expanding MedicaidNearly 8 in 10 Americans Support Expanding Medicaid
  	Mon May 04, 2020 | newsweek.com The vast majority of Americans support expanding Medicaid so low- and moderate-income individuals can have access to health care coverage, a new poll has shown.

• Insurers Brace For Big Influx Of Jobless Americans To Obamacare And Medica...Insurers Brace For Big Influx Of Jobless Americans To Obamacare And Medica...
  	Sun May 03, 2020 | forbes.com Health insurers are preparing for an influx of Americans to enroll in Obamacare and private Medicaid as Americans lose their jobs and employer health benefits.

• Apple Health Medicaid Eligibility & COVID-19Apple Health Medicaid Eligibility & COVID-19
  	Mon May 04, 2020 The Health Care Authority’s Medicaid Eligibility and Community Support Division presents a presentation...

• Cancer patients on Medicaid might not benefit f...Cancer patients on Medicaid might not benefit f...
  	Thu Apr 30, 2020 Cancer patients on Medicaid or who don't have insurance benefit less from experimental treatments, even...

• Telehealth: Delivering Care Safely During COVID...Telehealth: Delivering Care Safely During COVID...
  	Wed Apr 22, 2020 HHS has taken steps to make it easier for health care providers to provide telehealth services during the...

• As Medicaid providers struggle to survive, Virg...As Medicaid providers struggle to survive, Virg...
  	Tue Apr 21, 2020 Buried in the more than 180 proposed amendments to the state budget that the General Assembly will...

• States, Health Plans Prepare for Influx of New...States, Health Plans Prepare for Influx of New...
  	Tue Apr 14, 2020 Today on MJH Life Sciences™ News Network, The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) is diving into...

• Coronavirus in Tennessee: A bipartisan argument...Coronavirus in Tennessee: A bipartisan argument...
  	Mon Apr 13, 2020 Republican and Democratic lawmakers say Tennessee is an outlier as most states benefit from more federal...

• Coronavirus antibody testing must be covered fr...Coronavirus antibody testing must be covered fr...
  	Mon Apr 13, 2020 Tests to detect antibodies to the virus must be covered free of charge under health insurance plans and...

• The next stimulus packages should help seniorsThe next stimulus packages should help seniors
  	Mon Apr 13, 2020 The relief package Congress passed on March 27, was a good start toward mitigating some of the worst...

• What to do if you lose your health insuranceWhat to do if you lose your health insurance
  	Fri Apr 10, 2020 The historic surge in unemployment claims in the past three weeks — nearly 17 million people reporting...