The Latest Breaking News from Joan Alker

An order from Trump to temporarily block the disbursement of most federal grants and loans could have a massive impact on health programs.

The Medicaid 'unwinding' is in full swing, and thousands of people are being kicked off the rolls due to administrative errors. Kentucky canceled Beverly Likens' coverage even though she is disabled.

As states begin to require people to requalify for the free health insurance, many who are eligible are losing coverage because of administrative snafus.

"Republicans' budget cuts could throw 720,000 to over 2.5 million Americans out of work," Elizabeth Warren warns

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Marne Harvich of Orange Park runs a Facebook group for Florida parents like herself who count on Medicaid as health insurance for their children. Though Harvich and her husband work, their income doesn’t cover the high cost of medical care their daughter on a ventilator requires.

Multiple states are rethinking their enrollment policies for the youngest Medicaid members

More than half of uninsured kids qualify for free coverage but don't know it. The government has released $49 million to get the word out, especially as the end of the COVID health emergency looms.

Until last year, Georgia’s Medicaid coverage for new moms with low incomes lasted 60 days.

The Medicaid rolls could soon shrink.