Phil Galewitz

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Medicaid Plans Cover Doctors’ Visits, Hospital Care — And Now Your GED

Jan 7, 2019

Medicare For All? CMS Chief Warns Program Has Enough Problems Already

Seema Verma, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, told insurance executives: “We face tremendous barriers to supporting and bringing innovation to Medicare."

Oct 17, 2018

Medicare Advantage Riding High As New Insurers Flock To Sell To Seniors

The Affordable Care Act cut billions of dollars to the plans but they're still flourishing, doubling enrollment to more than 20 million since 2010.

Oct 15, 2018

Sherri and Thomas Croom have been foster parents to 27 children — from newborns to teenagers — during the past decade. | COURTESY OF CROOM FAMILY

Medicaid Covers Foster Kids, But Specialized and Consistent Care Can Fall Through Cracks

Foster children often suffer from mental health issues and lead unstable lives, making it difficult for parents to ensure they get the care they need.

Aug 24, 2018