My 85-year-old mom added me to her retirement accounts, hoping it would protect her Medicaid eligibility. Will it?

To qualify for Medicaid, Katie's mom would need to spend down those joint accounts before she can get coverage. If her ...

In Mississippi, Medicaid coverage of weight loss drugs fails to catch on

In a state where the obesity rate ranks among the highest in the country, many health providers were thrilled when ...

My mother, 85, recently added my name to her pension and retirement accounts in the hopes it’ll safeguard her Medicaid eligibility — but will it?

To qualify for Medicaid, Katie's mom would need to spend down those joint accounts before she can get coverage. If her ...

5 Myths About Medicare Advantage — And What To Know Before Enrolling

Think Medicare is free? Think again. Here’s what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s changing in Medicare Advantage this open ...
Fierce Healthcare

Dems press Medicaid contractors over eligibility determination systems

Several key Democrats are pressing the contractors who will be responsible for processing Medicaid eligibility under work ...

Medical billing firm Cedar launches Medicaid enrollment tool as cuts loom

The tool, which aims to help patients enroll in and maintain coverage, comes as healthcare braces for major cuts to the ...

Understanding your Medicare options: Expert insights for the upcoming enrollment period

The segment is sponsored by CVS Health.Medicare enrollment is upon us.It is an important time for medicare-eligible Americans ...
WYDaily

Enrollment for D-SNPs Open for Virginians on Medicare, Medicaid

WASHINGTON — Virginians enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare may qualify for a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan, and the ...

Smart Medigap Plans Expands Services as Independent Medicare Agent Addresses Growing Demand for Personalized Coverage

Smart Medigap Plans has expanded its Medicare supplement insurance offerings to address the increasing complexity of ...

How to save on 2026 Medicare costs during open enrollment

Medicare costs are rising significantly in 2026, with Part B premiums set for one of the largest hikes in the program's ...
Texas Health and Human Services

1200, MDCP Eligibility

Title 1 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Section 353.1155 states that an individual must be determined by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to be financially eligible for Medicaid ...

Medicare Advantage exposed: What’s changing in 2026

Medicare Advantage is more popular than ever, but also more confusing. More than 34 million Americans are enrolled in these ...