About 13 million uninsured people in the U.S. are eligible for free health insurance plans. They have two weeks left to apply.
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The Federal Government Is Making HIV Prevention Treatment Free — But There’s A Catch
The brand-name version of the once-daily pill that is 99% effective at preventing HIV used to cost upwards of $1,800 a month. Federal guidance now makes getting the drug with insurance cheeper.
Proposed Law Would End Health Insurance ‘Birthday Rule’ That Snags New Parents
The bill, introduced by U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas, could save some parents from unexpected (and sometimes massive) medical bills.
Are You A COVID Long Hauler? Send Us Your Questions About Living With Chronic Illness
COVID-19 symptoms can linger for months after recovery, commonly known as ‘post-COVID syndrome.’ NPR’s Consider This podcast would like to hear your questions about living with long COVID.
Amid Massive Hospital Sell-Off, Corporate Giant Continues Suing Patients
As Community Health Systems has downsized, what remain are like zombie hospitals – little more than legal entities still taking patients to court even though the new owners don’t sue.
Teens Asked, We Answered: The Truth About COVID-19 Vaccines
Nope they won’t put a microchip in you. And the side effects usually aren’t that bad. And if you want to get your HPV shot at the same time, that totally works. Read on for these and more answers.
Voters Prevail In Missouri: 275,000 To Gain Access To Health Care
After Republican lawmakers in Missouri refused to implement voter-approved Medicaid expansion in the state, state Supreme Court justices say low-income individuals must have access to care.
Voters Prevail In Missouri: 275,000 To Gain Access To Health Care
After Republican lawmakers in Missouri refused to implement voter-approved Medicaid expansion in the state, state Supreme Court justices say low-income individuals must have access to care.
Home Health Aides, Who Help Elderly And Disabled People, Are In Short Supply
Home health aides work for low wages, but they’re critical for elderly and disabled people. A proposal to inject billions of dollars in federal funding may be an opportunity for sweeping change.
Drug Overdoses Killed A Record Number Of Americans In 2020, Jumping By Nearly 30%
More than 93,000 people died of a drug overdose in the U.S. last year, according to new CDC data. Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids accounted primarily for the rise, which the pandemic exacerbated.
