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Federal benefits cuts are looming – here’s how Colorado is trying to protect families with children

Childhood poverty in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in history in 2021. The fall was largely due to the expanded child tax credit and other COVID-19 pandemic supports that put cash directly in the hands of parents and lifted millions of children out of poverty.

The Conversation · Mar 12

Obamacare’s Slow Death Is Debilitating Centene Stock

Centene is reeling from the expiration of enhanced Obamacare subsidies that have triggered massive enrollment losses and a steep selloff in its shares.

Barchart · Mar 11

Indian-origin brothers who bragged about meeting Kash Patel convicted of H-1B visa fraud, healthcare scam in Pennsylvania; facing 400 years in prison

Two brothers from Pennsylvania, Bhaskar Savani and Arun Savani, have been found guilty in a multi-state racketeering conspiracy that included different types of fraud. The Savani brothers built the Savani Group that amassed millions of dollars through these fraud schemes. Bhaskar Savani is a dentist and their group committed medical…

The Times of India · Mar 11

Mobile clinics offer a practical way to improve health care access in maternity care deserts

Only three of the 14 counties in north-central Florida provide full access to obstetric care. Six have low access to care – meaning there are fewer than two hospitals offering obstetric care or birth centers per 10,000 births and fewer than 60 obstetric providers. The remaining five counties are maternity…

The Conversation · Mar 9

7 Medicaid Myths That Can Disrupt Long-Term Care Planning

Planning for long-term care is stressful enough, but widespread Medicaid myths make it even harder for families to make smart, timely decisions. Many seniors delay...

Saving Advice · Mar 8

When Washington and the states are in conflict, the ultimate winner is not always certain

The Trump administration’s aggressive policies on immigration are receiving pushback not just on Capitol Hill but across the country. Democratic leaders in multiple states are refusing to cooperate with immigration arrests.

The Conversation · Mar 6

Niagara to NYC: The Seniors Most Likely to Benefit From New Homecare and Aging Services Funding in New York

Like many other states, New York’s aging population is growing fast. And lawmakers are responding with investments in home care, transportation, nutrition programs, and caregiver...

Saving Advice · Mar 5

Before You Break Down: 7 Respite Care Myths That Stop Caregivers From Getting Help

AARP reports that nearly 1 in 4 Americans have become family caregivers. Most of them are unpaid and are constantly pushing themselves past their limits...

Saving Advice · Mar 5

Federal Cuts Revive a California Lawmaker’s Push for Single-Payer Health Care

Assemblymember Ash Kalra says attacks on the Affordable Care Act underscore the urgency of creating state-run health insurance.

Capital & Main · Mar 5

When Parents Have No Retirement Savings: 4 Ways to Protect Your Finances

Retirement does not magically sort itself out. When parents reach their later years with little or no savings, the financial reality can hit like a freight train. Adult children often feel a rush of responsibility, love, guilt, and fear all at once. Helping feels natural. Sacrificing your own stability does…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Mar 4