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Free COVID tests and treatments no longer free for uninsured, as funding runs out
The Biden administration has asked Congress to allocate $22.5 billion more for pandemic relief. But the funding is stalled and the effects are already being felt.
The COVID fund for the uninsured is shutting down, which will likely drive spread
Congress failed to approve billions in new funding to fight COVID-19. Among threatened program cuts are free treatments for COVID patients who are uninsured.
You tested positive. The contact tracer never called. Here’s why
Swamped by thousands of calls a day, contact tracing programs have been forced to adapt. Even though they can’t call everyone, experts say it’s too early to give up on this pillar of disease control.
A year in, experts assess Biden’s hits and misses on handling the pandemic
When he came into office, Biden launched an ambitious seven-point plan for defeating the virus. Here’s how experts score his results.
The NIH director on why Americans aren’t getting healthier, despite medical advances
As he prepares to leave his post of 12 years, Francis Collins reflects on the agency’s biomedical advances, the dangers of polarizing medicine, and the huge health gaps that still exist in the U.S.
Sending the right message about the omicron variant is tricky
Scientists may not know for a couple weeks yet how risky the new coronavirus variant will be to public health. But getting out front now about what is known helps dispel misinformation, they say.
6 tips to help you pick the right health insurance plan
The open enrollment period to buy health insurance on HealthCare.gov starts now and runs through Jan. 15, 2022. Look for more options and expanded subsidies this year — and more help signing up.
Life Kit: Picking the right health insurance for you
Choosing between health insurance plans can be a headache. How do you pick the right one?
Why helping people pay rent can fight the pandemic
A family in Houston and a plumber in Maryland couldn’t afford rent, which pushed them into crowded living quarters. During the COVID-19 pandemic, that common predicament has increased viral spread.
Uninsured Or Unemployed? You Might Be Missing Out On Free Health Insurance
Millions of people who need insurance are eligible for free health care plans. A special enrollment period is ending on Aug. 15. Here’s how to sign up in time.
