The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

Democrats confront Trump’s pick for health secretary over his seemingly contradictory statements

A brief shutdown of the federal health insurance program struck fear into patients – and concern about what’s to come

The Department of Education said that discretionary grants will be the ‘only’ program impacted by the pause. A judge has temporarily halted Trump’s action, but the ultimate result of a court battle remains unknown

“The mere suggestion of such a pause will cause panic.”

The White House rescinded a pause on all Federal grants and loans after an outcry, but the short-lived action shined a light on what could come in the future.

We could fund a universal public dental care system if we really cared about improving oral health

Administrative stay pauses the government’s action, which would upend nearly every corner of US society, till Monday

This freeze will affect a wide range of initiatives, including domestic infrastructure projects, energy programs, diversity-related efforts, and foreign aid. However, Social Security and Medicare benefits are exempt from this pause, as are any forms of "assistance provided directly to individuals."

Half of all government spending on dental care goes to private insurance rebates – meaning those without often skip treatment until things get worse