Democrats had hoped to extend health insurance subsidies for newly laid off workers, extend extra Medicaid payments to the states, and pass a long term Medicare 'doc fix' before the July 4 recess. But all they could accomoplish was a short-term Medicare fix.
(Daily Report) Jul 02, 2010
Democrats had hoped to extend health insurance subsidies for newly laid off workers, extend extra Medicaid payments to the states, and pass a long term Medicare 'doc fix' before the July 4 recess. But all they could accomplish was a short-term Medicare fix.
(Story) Jul 02, 2010
The federal government is launching an information clearinghouse for consumers Thursday — healthcare.gov — meant to help patients navigate the health insurance landscape.
(Daily Report) Jul 01, 2010
The new health law mandated that the government set up a website to help consumers understand all of their insurance options. The site, www.healthcare.gov, launched July 1.
(Story) Jul 01, 2010
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of Thursday's opinions and editorials from around the country.
(Daily Report) Jul 01, 2010
States handle various health care issues.
(Daily Report) Jul 01, 2010
The governors of cash-strapped states say they need extra Medicaid funds.
(Daily Report) Jul 01, 2010
The Associated Press reports that 1.3 million people won't get unemployment benefits reinstated before Congress goes on its July 4th recess and an "additional 200,000 people who have been without a job for at least six months stand to lose their benefits each week, unless Congress acts."
(Daily Report) Jul 01, 2010
State lawmakers, fearing that Congress will let the current enhanced Medicaid funding lapse, are beginning to look at other budget options.
(Daily Report) Jul 01, 2010
The new health law mandated that the government set up a website to help consumers understand all of their insurance options. The site, www.healthcare.gov, launched today.
(Daily Report) Jul 01, 2010