The Latest Breaking News from Medicaid

Returning the determination of abortion legality to the states will, without question, harm economically disadvantaged women and further compound health disparities.

Abortion access "profoundly" affects women's financial lives by determining when and under what conditions they become mothers, research shows.

State senate leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) expressed support for cutting the state's personal income tax rate in half as legislative leaders prepare the upcoming budget proposal for North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D).

Medical debt can ruin lives, and in many states patients have few financial protections. North Carolina is considering a new law that could lead the way in shielding patients from high medical bills.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Kai was 13 when his period arrived, crushing his spirit.

The California Congresswoman and author of Democrats’ legislation to codify abortion protections speaks with Eric Garcia about the end of Roe v Wade, abortion rights and why the filibuster needs to go

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

This year has seen an array of anti-transgender legislation. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is pursuing policies to restrict transition-related care for transgender minors and to block Medicaid coverage of this care for anyone. In 2022, legislation in 20 states so far has been introduced purporting to “protect” trans youth…

Bills with benefits for low-income mothers don’t counteract bans that would lead to higher risks for maternal mortality, say experts