DACA Updates: Trump Seeks to Strip Dreamers of ACA Eligibility; Fifth Circuit’s Ruling Goes into Effect
Last year, the Biden administration did the right thing by issuing a rule that expanded ACA coverage to nearly …
March to Stop the Cuts! Saturday, March 15, 11AM-2PM
Photo by AFL-CIO
Saturday, March 15, 11AM-2PM: Right-wing politicians in Washington are moving forward with devastating proposals to cut two trillion dollars from Medicaid, …
Benefits Available at Age 65: Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and More
By Esther Claudette Gittens
Reaching the age of 65 is a major milestone in the United States, particularly because it marks eligibility for various …
What Is Required in Congress to Increase the Debt Ceiling?
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com
The debt ceiling is the legal limit set by Congress on the amount …
Navigating Medicare and Medicaid for Affordable Healthcare in NYC Is Essential for Those Seeking Affordable Services
By Esther Claudette Gittens
Navigating healthcare coverage options like Medicare and Medicaid is essential for New York City residents seeking affordable medical services. This …
Obesity Drugs to Be Covered by Medicare and Medicaid Under Biden Administration Proposal
By Staff Writer | Editorial credit: Marc Bruxelle / shutterstock.com
In a significant move to address the growing obesity crisis in the United States, …
Here’s What Seniors Need to Know About Changes to Medicare
By Kenneth Thorpe
Congress recently made a number of changes to Medicare’s “Part D” prescription drug benefit. The changes were part of President Biden’s …
Teachers’ Union Withdraws Its Support for Medicare Advantage Pact, Following Retiree Election Upset
Photo: UFT president Michael Mulgrew talks at City Hall about reaching a contract agreement for teachers, June 13, 2023. Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY
By …
Medicare Standoff Threatens Cuts to Current City Workers’ Benefits
The cancellation of a proposed cost-saving health plan after retired city workers sued could drain a special fund City Hall and unions use to pay employee benefits.
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 6: Teamsters members holding sign seen during a protest of Liox Cleaners in front of a lower east side …
Medicare For All Will Help Improve The Lives Of Black Women
In an exclusive Op-Ed, Bernie Sanders explains why black women will benefit from Medicare for all.
By Sen. Bernie Sanders
It is impossible for any rational person to deny that our current healthcare system is dysfunctional and cruel. As a …