When it comes to getting the legalization of medical cannabis in front of Nebraska voters, supporters hope the third time s the charm. Nebraska, Idaho and Kansas are the only remaining states with no provisions for medicinal use of cannabis. People report medical cannabis helps with a number of conditions including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain and side effects of cancer treatment. .
Colorado s community health centers that serve all patients regardless of their ability to pay are already one month into their new fiscal year. But Congress has yet to approve their annual funding. Stephanie Einfeld, CEO of Northwest Colorado Health, which serves rural residents at sites in Craig and Steamboat Springs, said the high quality of medical, behavioral, dental and other care provided by health centers is at risk. .
With just a few weeks left until the end of Medicare open enrollment, experts in West Virginia say now is the time to compare current coverage to next year s plan, and make changes to avoid large out-of-pocket expenses. Kimberly Taylor-Newsome, state program director for the West Virginia Aging and Disability Resource Center, said Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan details often change every year, so individuals should not assume they can rely on the same benefits. "They can change their drug formularies, they change premiums, they can change deductible amounts, they can change the pharmacies that they work with," Taylor-Newsome outlined. " .
Health care premiums are increasing again under the federal Affordable Care Act, but experts said continued subsidies should protect most Mainers from any additional cost. In fact, eight of 10 Mainers with a marketplace plan are expected to qualify for premium subsidies to lower their monthly payments. Kate Ende, policy director at Consumers for Affordable Healthcare, said it is important for anyone looking to start a new plan or continue their current plan to do their health care homework. .
If you do not have health insurance or if your employer-sponsored plan is too expensive, you may be in luck. Open enrollment starts today for the state marketplace known as CoveredCA, the state health insurance marketplace. An estimated 1.3 million Californians are eligible for free Medi-Cal or a low-cost plan. .