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People with certain disabilities are eligible for Medicare under age 65. Here's who qualifies and how to apply

Medicare coverage for people under 65 with disabilities is tied to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.

Fortune

Can Harris’s proposed ‘at-home Medicare’ end the dreaded ‘spend down’ of senior assets?

Currently, many states require people to divest themselves of assets to poverty levels to qualify for aid

The Guardian - US

Stock Market Today: Dow Gains on Strong September Retail Sales

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's earnings beat and solid outlook created tailwinds for several chip stocks.

Kiplinger

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Elevance Health Stock Sinks as Medicaid Woes Hit Earnings

Elevance Health stock is plunging Thursday after the insurer missed Q3 earnings expectations and lowered its full-year outlook. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger

Texas’ order to ask hospital patients’ citizenship status renews focus on the state’s large uninsured population

On Nov. 1, hospitals will begin asking patients their citizenship status. But data suggests uninsured citizens, not immigrants, cost Texas hospitals more.

The Texas Tribune

Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Centene Corporation’s Report

Centene Corporation is expected to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts project a double-digit profit decline.

Barchart

Michigan’s Gov. Whitmer Clears Path to Union for 35,000 Care Workers

With home care in the national spotlight, state declares Medicaid home care workers public employees and expands training.

Capital & Main

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Politicians’ proposals would only minimally lower US drug prices, says report

Advocates say multiple strategies must be used to lower prices as new drugs threaten to bankrupt health system

The Guardian - US

Harris proposes that Medicare cover more in-home health care, filling a large gap for older Americans and their caregivers

Vice President Kamala Harris has outlined a proposal to allow Medicare to expand its coverage of home health care for older Americans. The Democratic presidential nominee announced this plan on the television talk show “The View.”

The Conversation

Harris announces plan for Medicare to cover long-term care at home

Policy proposal would represent significant expansion of public health insurance program for Americans above 65

The Guardian - US

Kamala Harris rolled out a new policy proposal on The View. Does it stand up to scrutiny?

Harris talked about caring for her mother at home while Shyamala Gopalan Harris died of cancer, and detailed how Medicare would be used to provide such care if she became president. Trump hit back almost immediately

The Independent UK

Harris unveils plan to allow Medicare to cover in-home care - Roll Call

Vice President Kamala Harris proposed a policy to help seniors “age in place” and allow older Americans to get care at home via Medicare.

Roll Call

Facing a tight race, Ted Cruz goes quiet on abortion

As abortion and other reproductive rights loom over the election, Cruz has largely been unwilling to clarify his stances.

The Texas Tribune

Generous Guests: Undocumented Immigrants Subsidize Our Healthcare

While barred from most government healthcare programs, undocumented residents pay more in healthcare taxes than the entire cost of their own care.

Texas Observer

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The Conversation

Low pay, high staff turnover and employee burnout took a toll on social service nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic − new research

Social service nonprofits had high rates of staff turnover and a hard time filling vacant positions in 2022 as the COVID-19 pandemic was ending.

Reason

Americans Grow Increasingly Dependent on Government Payments

Many citizens of the land of the free are hooked on government checks.

The Texas Tribune

In South Texas congressional race, Monica De La Cruz and Michelle Vallejo spar over health care

The topic is playing a major role in one of Texas’ only competitive congressional races this year as the competitors debate Medicare, abortion and expanding coverage.

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3 Value Stocks to Buy Now Before Wall Street Catches On

Investing in value stocks is appealing now due to their strong long-term performance and affordability, as interest rates decline and inflation stabilizes, providing a lower-risk opportunity before Wall Street takes notice. Hence, it may be wise to add fundamentally strong value stocks like Stellantis (STLA), Centene (CNC), and Cardinal Health…

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The Texas Tribune

Despite warnings, Texas rushed to remove millions from Medicaid. Eligible residents lost care.

Texas officials acknowledged some errors after they stripped Medicaid coverage from more than 2 million people, most of them children. A ProPublica and Texas Tribune review of records shows that these mistakes and others were preventable.

International Business Times UK

US Social Security Administration To Issue Two SSI Payments in One Month Due to Technicality

Supplemental security income (SSI) checks are issued on the first day of the month. However, they arrive earlier if the first falls on a weekend.

USAFacts

How many people receive government assistance?

In 2022, around one in three Americans was enrolled in at least one government assistance program, including nearly half of all American kids.

Fortune

Novo Nordisk CEO takes aim at U.S. health system in Ozempic testimony

Novo Nordisk's CEO said the complexities of the U.S. healtchare system prevented access to $1,349 Wegovy.

Barchart

Is Molina Healthcare Stock Outperforming the Dow?

Despite Molina Healthcare’s recent strong price action compared to the broader Dow Jones Industrials Average, Wall Street is still cautiously optimistic about the company’s prospects.

The Independent UK

US will let more people take methadone at home

The first big update to U.S. methadone regulations in 20 years is poised to expand access to the life-saving drug starting next month

The Texas Tribune

Even as state mental health spending rises, private psychiatric hospitals struggle to stay open

Texas hasn’t increased Medicaid rates for inpatient health care at private hospitals in 16 years, falling behind other states.

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