Health Care

Information on all things related to health care -- from private health insurance to government programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security Disability. You will also find articles on long-term care and nursing homes, and a primer on health spending accounts like HSAs and FSAs.

The new health care law has been passed, so what's in store?

Medicare and Medicaid coverage explained.

Medicaid is a program that provides very low-cost or free health care to some adults and children with limited incomes.

Your right to obtain medical records, and tips on how to get them.

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