Medicaid
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It’s 2026 and you’re uninsured. Now what?
Health policy changes in Washington will ripple through the country, resulting in millions of Americans losing their Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage and becoming uninsured. But there are still ways to find care.
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Report: Child poverty rate soars to 15% in Nevada
Child poverty in Nevada hit 15% last year, two points higher than the national average, according to a new analysis by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
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Madres en Nevada temen por el acceso a la salud de sus familias ante los recortes del partido Republicano
Cerca de un billón de dólares en recortes a Medicaid y la posible pérdida de los créditos fiscales que subsidian los planes del Affordable Care Act (ACA) podrían afectar la capacidad de miles de Nevadenses de acceder a atención médica asequible.
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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get…
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Open enrollment tips for Nevadans eligible for Medicaid and Medicare
Medicare open enrollment is in full swing now through Dec. 7 and experts said many people qualify for extra benefits but miss out because they fail to apply.
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Nevadan moms worry about health care access for their families amid Republican cuts
Roughly $1 trillion in looming Medicaid cuts and the expected loss of tax credits for Affordable Care Act insurance plans could deal a significant blow to Nevadans’ ability to get affordable care.
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Fighting a health insurance denial? Here are 7 tips to help
To control costs, nearly all health insurers use a system called prior authorization, which requires patients or their providers to seek approval before they can get certain procedures, tests, and prescriptions.
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Lombardo: No evidence Nevadans’ DMV data stolen; state financial information not breached
Gov. Joe Lombardo said Thursday that the cyberattack did not involve DMV databases and that there is no evidence driver’s license, vehicle registration or personal details were stolen.
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It’s Nevadan women and families taking the hit as Planned Parenthood scales down services due to federal Medicaid cuts
While none of the Planned Parenthood clinics in Nevada will be closed, certain services accessed by thousands, including prenatal care and family medicine, are ending.
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Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients’ personal data, including addresses, to ICE
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will be given access to the personal data of the nation’s 79 million Medicaid enrollees, including home addresses and ethnicities, to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the United States, according to an agreement obtained by The Associated Press.
