It’s the ‘Gold Standard’ in Autism Care. Why Are States Reining It In?
ALEXANDER, N.C. — Aubreigh Osborne has a new best friend. Dressed in blue with a big ribbon in her blond...
Health Care
State Exchange Directors Seeing Consumers’ Fears — In Real Time — About Obamacare Premium Hikes
I’ve been checking on the progress of the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment season, which is happening as Congress continues...
Scorpion Peppers Caused Him ‘Crippling’ Pain. Two Years Later, the ER Bill Stung Him Again.
Maxwell Kruzic said he was in such “crippling” stomach pain on Oct. 5, 2023, that he had to pull off...
States Advance Medical Debt Protections as Federal Support Turns to Opposition
Lawmakers in several states are working to expand medical debt protections for patients, even after the Trump administration reversed course...
What the Health? From KFF Health News: Time’s Up for Expanded ACA Tax Credits
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie's stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host...
Worried About Health Insurance Costs? There May Be Cheaper Options — But With Trade-Offs
For the millions of Americans who buy Affordable Care Act insurance, there’s still time left to enroll for 2026. But...
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Complicates State Health Care Affordability Efforts
As Congress debates whether to extend the temporary federal subsidies that have helped millions of Americans buy health coverage, a...
Readers Make Their Wish Lists, Checking Up on Health Care
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity...
Disability Rights Lawyers Threatened With Budget Cuts, Reassignments
The Trump administration is trying to slash access to lawyers who defend the rights of Americans with disabilities, advocates say....
An Arm and a Leg: How To Pick Health Insurance — In the Worst Year Ever
As health insurance premiums skyrocket in both employer-based plans and Affordable Care Act marketplaces, millions face worse choices than ever...
