Health Reform Controversy: Opening Medicare to People Under 65
Will allowing younger people to buy coverage ease a health-care problem or break an already overburdened program?
All Coverage
-
-
Health Care Reform Newsmaker Series: Sen. Chris Dodd
Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee at a newsmaker briefing sponsored by the National Federal of Independent Business, Families USA and the Kaiser Family Foundation.
-
Growing Immigrant Population Spurs Demand For Medical Interpreters
Language barriers complicate immigrants’ medical problems.
-
Health Care Reform Newsmaker Series: Nancy-Ann DeParle
Nancy-Ann DeParle, director of the White House Office of Health Reform, appeared as the third guest in a series of Health Care Reform newsmaker briefings sponsored by the Kaiser Family Foundation, Families USA and the National Federation of Independent Business.
-
Paying for COBRA, Waiting for Discount
Some people who qualify for the economic stimulus package’s COBRA subsidies are still waiting for the “lifeline.” Reporter Rick Schmitt, who was laid off in November, writes about the hurdles he has experienced while trying to get the subsidy.
-
Health Care Reform Newsmaker Series: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa)
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking Republican member of the Senate Committee on Finance, appeared as the first guest in a new series of Health Care Reform newsmaker briefings sponsored by the Kaiser Family Foundation, Families USA and the National Federation of Independent Business.
-
New Jersey Program Finds Alternatives for ER ‘Super Users’
Emergency room doctors noticed the difference. Many of their “super user” patients weren’t coming around much anymore.
-
Health Care Reform Newsmaker Series: Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.)
Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, appeared as the first guest in a new series of Health Care Reform newsmaker briefings sponsored by the Kaiser Family Foundation, Families USA and the National Federation of Independent Business.
-
The New Uninsured
People young and old crowd the hallway outside the locked door of the Arlington Free Clinic. They grip small pieces of paper that will determine whether they get in — or give up and go home.
-
Americans Ensnared By Medical Debt
The rising costs of care and a failing economy drive more Americans into medical debt.
-
Bankrupt and Banned
Bankrupted by nearly $100,000 in medical debt, the Eaker’s are now barred from a large clinic.
-
Salary: $52,000. Debt: $55,000
One woman’s medical bills and debt from an emergency hospitalization exceed her annual salary.
-
The Single Mother and Bad Credit
For single mom, credit card was no panacea for an Orthodontist’s Bill.
-
Insured but in Debt
Jim and Jackie Eyler, of Westminster, Md., are employed, insured and unable to pay down a $10,000 credit card balance.
-
The Bills Pile Up
The Clifford’s struggle to pay for treatment of their serious medical problems.
