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fromKqed
1 week ago

DACA Recipient's Detention Highlights Concerns For Immigrants With Disabilities | KQED

Javier Diaz Santana returns to work cautious of ICE due to an ankle monitor, while Covered California faces significant premium increases under new budget changes.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Employers are scrambling to cut costs and health care benefits are on the chopping block

Health care costs for workers are already up, with the average costs of those benefits expected to grow by 5.8% this year, which is an increase from 4.5% last year.
Healthcare
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

I am 55 with $1,700,000 in an IRA. What's the best way to make it last?

Your first step is to create a post-retirement budget so you know how much you'll need annually.
Retirement
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

At What Net Worth Should I Consider Self-Insuring Instead of Using ACA Health Insurance?

Self-insuring can pose serious financial risks, especially for retirees facing potential health issues.
Right-wing politics
fromkffhealthnews.org
4 months ago

Republicans once wanted government out of health care. Trump voters see it differently

Many Republican voters are now seeking government intervention to lower health care costs, a shift from traditional GOP views against such regulation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Number of Trans Troops Far Lower Than Estimated, Pentagon Figures Show

The Trump administration has characterized the cost of providing care for transgender troops as tremendous, claiming it disrupts the ranks and conflicts with military values.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Did an Alzheimer's drug give Sue and Ken Bell more time? Maybe

"I think it helped," says her husband, Ken Bell. "But I'm not sure." That sort of uncertainty is common when it comes to Leqembi and Kisunla, two new Alzheimer's drugs approved since 2023.
Medicine
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Medicare Doesn't Pay for Everything: How to Bridge the Cost Gap

Medicare covers many healthcare needs but not everything; out-of-pocket costs can be significant depending on the chosen plan.
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