DACA Updates: Trump Seeks to Strip Dreamers of ACA Eligibility; Fifth Circuit’s Ruling Goes into Effect

DACA Updates: Trump Seeks to Strip Dreamers of ACA Eligibility; Fifth Circuit’s Ruling Goes into Effect

By Gabe Ortiz, America’s Voice Last year, the Biden administration did the right thing by issuing a rule that expanded ACA coverage to nearly 130,000 uninsured DACA recipients. Not only do Dreamers pay billions in tax dollars every year to help fund federal programs like Social Security and Medicare, it makes public health sense because a healthy […]

When Discrimination Outweighs Immigrants’ Economic Contributions

When Discrimination Outweighs Immigrants’ Economic Contributions

By Maribel Hastings  As thousands of federal employees are laid off and thousands of immigrants are deported, the economic contributions of those immigrants that Donald Trump removes become more necessary through their federal, state and local tax payments, and their contributions to the solvency of vital programs such as Social Security and Medicare. The increase […]

Benefits Available at Age 65: Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and More

Benefits Available at Age 65: Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and More

By Esther Claudette Gittens Reaching the age of 65 is a major milestone in the United States, particularly because it marks eligibility for various federal and state benefits. At this age, many individuals become entitled to Social Security benefits, Medicare coverage, and potentially Medicaid assistance, along with other financial and healthcare-related programs. These benefits play […]

Navigating Medicare and Medicaid for Affordable Healthcare in NYC Is Essential for Those Seeking Affordable Services

Navigating Medicare and Medicaid for Affordable Healthcare in NYC Is Essential for Those Seeking Affordable Services

By Esther Claudette Gittens Navigating healthcare coverage options like Medicare and Medicaid is essential for New York City residents seeking affordable medical services. This article outlines the eligibility criteria for both programs, provides a step-by-step guide to the application processes, and offers information on where to apply. Medicare Eligibility and Application in NYC Eligibility Criteria: […]

Obesity Drugs to Be Covered by Medicare and Medicaid Under Biden Administration Proposal

Obesity Drugs to Be Covered by Medicare and Medicaid Under Biden Administration Proposal

By Staff Writer | Editorial credit: Marc Bruxelle / shutterstock.com  In a significant move to address the growing obesity crisis in the United States, the Biden administration has unveiled a proposal that would allow Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight-loss medications. This historic policy change aims to improve access to life-changing treatments for millions of […]

Here’s What Seniors Need to Know About Changes to Medicare Part D

Here’s What Seniors Need to Know About Changes to Medicare Part D

By Kenneth Thorpe Congress recently made a number of changes to Medicare’s “Part D” prescription drug benefit. The changes were part of President Biden’s signature legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act. The legislation was intended to make it easier for seniors to afford their medicines. Some of the changes will indeed help seniors. But other changes […]

Medicare For All Will Help Improve The Lives Of Black Women

In an exclusive Op-Ed, Bernie Sanders explains why black women will benefit from Medicare for all.

Medicare For All Will Help Improve The Lives Of Black Women

By Sen. Bernie Sanders It is impossible for any rational person to deny that our current healthcare system is dysfunctional and cruel. As a nation, we spend more than twice as much on health care as the people of almost every major country on earth while achieving worse outcomes. Even worse, Black Americans see only […]

Trump Admin Picks the Wrong Approach to Drug Price Reform

Trump Admin Picks the Wrong Approach to Drug Price Reform

By Drew Johnson It’s been a rough summer for Americans battling chronic diseases. The Trump administration scrapped a proposal that would have reformed the prescription drug supply chain and saved patients billions of dollars. Now, the administration is trying to impose price controls on drugs administered through Medicare. The president had it right the first […]