Rick Schmitt

Contact: RSchmitt@kff.org
  • Caught In The Middle: Making Too Much - And Too Little - To Benefit From Health Care Changes

    Reforms in the pipeline would leave millions of Americans with too little government help to buy insurance, some experts say.

    Jan 05

  • Congress Targets Senior Abuse

    About 11 percent of people ages 60 and older suffer from some kind of abuse every year. But as a part of health care overhaul legislation, lawmakers are taking steps that would for the first time establish a federal beachhead in fighting such abuse.

    Nov 23, 2009

  • End Of COBRA Subsidy Rattles Newly Unemployed

    As part of the economic stimulus, the government offered subsidies so laid-off workers could keep their health insurance. For some, the subsidies are running out.

    Oct 28, 2009

  • Paying for COBRA, Waiting for Discount

    Some people who qualify for the economic stimulus package's COBRA subsidies are still waiting for the "lifeline." Reporter Rick Schmitt, who was laid off in November, writes about the hurdles he has experienced while trying to get the subsidy.

    Apr 07, 2009