Government Programs and Benefits

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Andrew Mitchell / 11 min

29 October 2024

The reliance on government support in American income

A recent investigation by the Economic Innovation Group (EIG) revealed a striking trend in American income sources: government transfer payments have become an increasingly significant component of household financial stability. Comprising nearly 20% of national income, these transfer payments include essential government programs like Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, unemployment insurance, disability support, food assistance, and […]

The impact of the 2024 election on senior healthcare services and Medicaid

The upcoming presidential election has many Americans concerned about the future of healthcare programs, particularly Medicaid. Medicaid is a major public healthcare program, supporting nearly 73 million Americans, including low-income families, people with disabilities, and many seniors needing long-term care. With various proposals and policy debates, Medicaid is a major focus, highlighting the different plans from […]

Government Programs and Benefits

Sharon Wallace / 10 min

26 October 2024

Expensive weight loss drugs offered to seniors on limited budgets in 12 US states

A study by KFF, a well-known health research group, revealed that many U.S. states don’t cover popular weight loss drugs from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly in their Medicaid plans. By mid-2024, only around 12 Medicaid programs offered coverage for obesity medications, but with conditions due to their high expenses. Without insurance, these drugs can […]

Government Programs and Benefits

Max Thomas / 9 min

25 October 2024