#Medicaid

Under the Affordable Care Act, states had the option to expand Medicaid starting in 2014.

Youth with depression, schizophrenia, substance use and bipolar disorder are more apt to harm themselves and should be regularly assessed.

Many 5-star nursing homes have infection-control lapses.

But it comes with deep cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, cancer funds and other health and science programs.

Fact-checkers and HIV advocates break down the president’s State of the Union boasts.

Those with Medicare or Medicaid fared worse than those with private insurance.

The results of a poll in seven states “are alarming and should hasten our…efforts on viral suppression.” There’s also good news!

Having health insurance increases early detection and timely treatment for many cancers.

A better understanding of Medicare and Medicaid

The Trump administration had proposed changing which meds were covered, including HIV and cancer drugs.

The proposal rolls back nondiscrimination policies of the Affordable Care Act, notably for transgender people and women who had abortions.

Insurance companies can no longer implement harmful co-pay accumulator policies.

A look at the supply chain that results in very high costs for HIV and hepatitis C medications.

Nearly 21 million Americans could lose coverage. Meanwhile, the GOP won’t offer a health care replacement until after 2020.

In fact, antiviral drugs account for nearly 14 percent of total drug costs in the program.

The patient advocacy coalition I Am Essential sent a letter to the HHS spelling out why the plan is dangerous.