...from the Hill.... The Trump administration will not approve state requests to impose lifetime limits on Medicaid coverage, breaking with conservatives who have pushed for the strict limitation. “We’ve indicated we would not approve lifetime limits, and we’ve made that … [Read more...] about The Trump Admin will not approve state requests for lifetime limits on Medicaid coverage….
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To Remember the euphoria of Barack Obama getting elected…Open Thread for May 15, 2018
I DO..... What a wonderful glorus moment..... The 44th President of the United States.... The first Black/Mixed Race President..... The acknowledgement that America got past race to make it's elected leader something America was increasing turning … [Read more...] about To Remember the euphoria of Barack Obama getting elected…Open Thread for May 15, 2018
It’s about Healthcare stupid!…
A new CBS News poll finds that “health care tops the list of most important issue for voters, ahead of the economy — and by two to one voters say they’ve been hurt, not helped, by the GOP’s changes to the health care laws. “Few Americans — only 15% — feel that the recent … [Read more...] about It’s about Healthcare stupid!…
Republicans can’t do away with Social Security, so they’re cutting its offices
...by Joan McCarter @ Daily Kos.... Since 2000, the Social Security Administration has been forced to close one out of 10 of its field offices—125 offices out of 1,250—because of budget cuts. Since Republicans have been unable to cut the benefits … [Read more...] about Republicans can’t do away with Social Security, so they’re cutting its offices
Tom Price changes his mind…The tax cut law will increase healthcare costs…
Now.... Tom Price, President Trump’s first secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, said “the Republican tax law would raise the cost of health insurance for some Americans because it repealed a core provision of the Affordable Care Act,” the Washington Post … [Read more...] about Tom Price changes his mind…The tax cut law will increase healthcare costs…
Insurance Giant UnitedHealthcare is making money….
Remember all the crying that Healthcare Insurance providers where making last year? Well, one of the giants reports that they made a boat of money on a profit of over 30%.... UnitedHealth Group's profit in the first quarter of 2018 soared 31% year over year, totaling $2.84 … [Read more...] about Insurance Giant UnitedHealthcare is making money….
Barbara Bush, in “failing health,” to forgo medical treatment….
Barbara Bush, 92, the wife of former president George H.W. Bush and mother of former president George W. Bush, will not seek additional medical treatment after a recent series of hospitalizations, choosing instead to focus on comfort care, according to a statement from her … [Read more...] about Barbara Bush, in “failing health,” to forgo medical treatment….
Older, white, educated voters move to Democrats by double digits…Poll…
This poll should be looked at a strong indication of it's results since it included a huge sample of 65,000 adults.... It is another clue pointing to Republican problems coming in the November midterm elections.... The move is motivated by concerns about healthcare a topic … [Read more...] about Older, white, educated voters move to Democrats by double digits…Poll…