The Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPL) are a critical measure for determining eligibility for various federal assistance programs. Published annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ...

Prenatal care can make a huge difference to the long-term health of both the parent and baby. Every state offers health coverage to lower-income pregnant women who might otherwise go uninsured.

A Miller trust, or qualified income trust (QIT), is a legal arrangement that allows individuals who don’t meet Medicaid’s income limits to qualify for coverage of long-term care under Medicaid. With a ...

The new "big beautiful" law aims to make it so millions of Americans pay less taxes. Yet many older Americans may see ...

Dear Toni: In January, I was diagnosed with lung cancer at the age of 60. A non-profit cancer program in my state was able to help me qualify for Medicaid to begin receiving medical treatment since I ...

Medicaid is a joint federal and state health insurance program designed for low-income individuals that can help cover some of the costs associated with long-term care, including assisted living. But ...

Dear Toni: In January, I was diagnosed with lung cancer at the age of 60. A non-profit cancer program in my state of Texas was able to help me qualify for Medicaid to begin receiving medical treatment ...