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Medicaid ensures that people of all ages have access to the health care they need, covering 2 in 5 children, 1 in 6 non-elderly adults, and 1 in 7 seniors nationwide.

The cost of a nursing home, assisted living facility or live-in caretaker can be high. In fact, according to the Cost of Care Survey from Genworth, you could pay anywhere from $1,700 to upwards of ...

The September issue of Health Affairs includes articles addressing various aspects of access to and coverage of health care services. Laura Tollen leads off the issue with the first report from the ...

SOURCE Congressional Budget Office (CBO). NOTES The table shows coverage for the Social Security area population. Estimates reflect average monthly enrollment over the course of a year and include ...

Dozens of navigators are available to help Ohioans shopping for health care plans through the federal insurance marketplace. Open enrollment is underway and runs through Dec. 15 for coverage beginning ...

In NC, enrollment in health coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2026 dropped by about 22% compared to the year before, ...