Adam Beam, Associated Press Updated 8:27 pm CDT, Monday, May 20, 2019 Oralia Sandoval, center, holds her son Benjamin, 6, as she participates in an Immigrants Day of Action rally, Monday, May 20, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed offering government-funded health care benefits to immigrant adults ages 19 to 25 who are living in the country illegally. State Sen. Maria Elena Durazo, D-Los Angeles, has proposed a bill to expand that further to include seniors age 65 and older. less Oralia Sandoval, center, holds her son Benjamin, 6, as she participates in an Immigrants Day of Action rally, Monday, May 20, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed offering ... more Photo: Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo: Rich Pedroncelli, AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close … [Read more...] about California eyes health care for immigrants in US illegally
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How Mike Pence’s ‘Indiana mafia’ took over health care policy
Sweeping new protections for religious health care workers and an overhaul of family planning programs to effectively cut out Planned Parenthood represent something unusual in the Trump administration: a clear spotting of the fingerprints of Vice President Mike Pence. From topics ranging from trade to the president’s scorched-earth attacks against the Mueller investigation, Pence has been the loyal foot soldier while often appearing uncomfortable amid the administration’s biggest fights.Story Continued Below Despite having earned Trump’s gratitude for his loyalty, Pence has had a far lower profile than his recent predecessors. But behind the scenes, Pence has developed his own sphere of influence in an agency lower on Trump’s radar: Health and Human Services. It’s also the agency with the ability to fulfill the policy goal most closely associated with Pence over his nearly 20 year career in electoral politics: de-funding Planned Parenthood. Numerous top … [Read more...] about How Mike Pence’s ‘Indiana mafia’ took over health care policy
Prison health care provider resolves disabilities lawsuit
Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press Updated 11:29 am PDT, Friday, May 17, 2019 FILE - This July 23, 2014 file photo shows a state prison in Florence, Ariz. In May 2019, Corizon Health Inc. and Corizon LLC that provide health care in jails and prisons across the United States, including this one in Florence, have agreed to pay $950,000 to resolve a lawsuit that alleged it discriminated against employees with disabilities by failing to accommodate them, requiring them to be fully healed before they can return to work, and firing them. less FILE - This July 23, 2014 file photo shows a state prison in Florence, Ariz. In May 2019, Corizon Health Inc. and Corizon LLC that provide health care in jails and prisons across the United States, including ... more Photo: File, AP Photo: File, AP Image 1 of … [Read more...] about Prison health care provider resolves disabilities lawsuit
5 ideas to save money on health care
Published 3:15 pm PDT, Thursday, May 16, 2019 Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 5 ideas to save money on health care 1 / 1 Back to Gallery (BPT) - Rising premiums and different levels of coverage can make health care costs seem very confusing. Here are 5 simple ideas that could help you save on your health care costs. 1. Plan for medical bills. Just as you would ask a mechanic to estimate the cost of service on your car ahead of time, don’t be afraid to ask providers what services will cost. Many providers will work with you to arrange a payment plan when a medical bill is not covered by your insurance, or if you are uninsured or have a high deductible. Don’t be afraid to negotiate 2. Save money on prescription medications. If you are uninsured, or your insurance doesn’t cover certain prescription medications, an Inside Rx card may be an option for you. The card is not insurance but is a free … [Read more...] about 5 ideas to save money on health care
Judge threatens to fine Arizona in prison health care suit
Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press Updated 4:30 pm PDT, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 FILE - This Aug. 19, 2010 file photo shows Arizona Corrections Director Charles Ryan at a news conference in Phoenix. A judge overseeing a legal settlement over the quality of health care in Arizona's prisons has threatened to impose as much as $1.7 million in additional contempt-of-court fines against the state for failing to adequately improve inmate care. Nearly a year ago, another judge found Ryan to be in civil contempt of court and fined the state $1.4 million for noncompliance. less FILE - This Aug. 19, 2010 file photo shows Arizona Corrections Director Charles Ryan at a news conference in Phoenix. A judge overseeing a legal settlement over the quality of health care in Arizona's prisons ... more Photo: Ross D. Franklin, AP … [Read more...] about Judge threatens to fine Arizona in prison health care suit