Care Talk with Laura Packard: American Health Care Explained

Don't Get Billed: Avoiding Surprise Medical Costs & Medical Debt w/ Patricia Kelmar, PIRG

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:49 +0000

Every year, millions of Americans are blindsided by surprise medical bills and crushing debt - not because they did anything wrong, but because the system is designed to be confusing. Patricia Kelmar of PIRG explains your rights under the No Surprises Act, how surprise medical billing has changed, and what you can do about it in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Plus Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org and Rachel Madley from the Center for Health & Democracy answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, private insurance and more.

This episode has more about proposed health care cuts to pay for the war in Iran, overview of 2026 open enrollment numbers for the Affordable Care Act, how to handle out of network medical bills, and the end of Medicare Advantage open enrollment.

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The Affordable Care Act Turns 16: What's at Stake in 2026 w/ Anne Shoup, Protect Our Care

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:51 +0000

Sixteen years ago, the Affordable Care Act transformed American health care. Anne Shoup of Protect Our Care breaks down the victories, and the relentless assault on Obamacare. What’s happening, who’s responsible, and what you can do to fight back in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Plus Diane Archer of Just Care & Social Security Works and Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, private insurance and more.

This episode has more about adding an out-of-pocket cap to traditional Medicare, surprise medical bills if your insurance has an error in their provider directory, open enrollment for Medicare Advantage ends March 31, and what if your spouse qualifies for Medicare and you don't yet.

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The Problem With Casey Means' Surgeon General Pick w/ Kayla Hancock, Protect Our Care

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:59 +0000

Casey Means is a wellness influencer and close ally of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She was nominated by President Trump for Surgeon General on RFK Jr.'s recommendation. Kayla Hancock of Protect Our Care digs deeper into Casey Means’ background, and why she is dangerously unqualified to be America’s top doctor in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Plus Rachel Madley of Center for Health & Democracy and Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, private insurance and more.

This episode explains "Fair Market Pricing" and "Open Access", IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) for Medicare, what to do when your insurer and provider are fighting about pre-authorization, and Medicare Advantage open enrollment ends March 31st.

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The Dismantling of Public Health in America w/ Dr. Stella Safo, Civic Health Alliance

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Public health infrastructure represents the backbone of our nation's health security, yet decades of chronic underfunding have left the system fragile and increasingly vulnerable. Dr. Stella Safo of Civic Health Alliance discusses the current dismantling of public health institutions and what the healthcare sector can do to defend and strengthen these critical systems in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Plus Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org answers your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, private insurance and more.

This episode has more about losing COBRA insurance and shopping for a new plan, why no discounts from insurance for a procedure under coverage, and weighing primary versus secondary health insurance coverage.

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Your Insurance Said No? Here's How to Win the Appeal w/ Neal Shah, Counterforce Health

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:11 +0000

Insurance denied your claim? You don't have to take no for an answer. Free AI tools help patients write professional appeal letters when their insurance company denies care. Whether you're fighting a prior authorization denial, a claim rejection, or being told a treatment isn't "medically necessary" – you can push back. Neal Shah from Counterforce Health talks about their free tools and resources to empower everyday people to challenge insurance denials in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Plus Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works and Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, private insurance and more.

This episode has more about appeals and Medicare Advantage, the differences between primary care membership programs and health insurance, dual eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid, and preventative versus diagnostic tests.

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Why Your Prescriptions Cost So Much (PBMs Explained) w/ Dr. Jeoffry Gordon, Doctors for America

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:48 +0000

Pharmacy Benefit Managers, otherwise known as PBMs, are third-party middleman companies that manage prescription drug benefits for insurers, employers, and government programs. They have been blamed for the high cost of prescription meds in America. Dr. Jeoffry Gordon from Doctors for America explains what PBMs are and what they do, and talks about the newest regulations from Congress and how that could affect your drug prices in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode has more about Medicare Advantage open enrollment and whether you can save money through MA, how to find the best plan, and what to do when you have dual coverage from two different insurance companies but they both refuse to pay a bill.

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TrumpRx Exposed: What It Means for Your Prescriptions w/ Peter Maybarduk, Public Citizen

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:33 +0000

President Trump recently announced TrumpRx, a new direct-to-consumer website that he claims will lower prescription drug costs in the U.S. What is TrumpRx and how does it work? Will it help you access cheaper medicines, or not? Peter Maybarduk from Public Citizen talks about it in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode has more about changes proposed to insurance plans from CMS including a deductible of over 15,000 dollars for catastrophic health insurance, and as Medicare Advantage open enrollment continues what are the differences between traditional Medicare and MA.

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RFK Jr's First Year: The Damage Report w/ Rebecca Parks, Protect Our Care

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:00:07 +0000

One year later, how has Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. affected our public health? Rebecca Parks from Protect Our Care talks about it in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode has an update on Affordable Care Act marketplace subsidies, what to do if you can't afford Medicare, and how/whether birth control is covered by insurance.

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Inside Trump’s Health Care Plan w/ Charles Gaba, ACASignups.net

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:00:36 +0000

After over a decade of promises, President Trump finally released a health care plan. What’s in it and how will it affect you? Charles Gaba from ACASignups.net talks about it in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode has more on Medicare Advantage open enrollment, Affordable Care Act open enrollment, and what to do if you can't afford health insurance.

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Examining the New Food Guidelines w/ Dr. Rebecca Fujimura, Doctors for America

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:00:33 +0000

New U.S. dietary guidelines released earlier this month emphasize "real food" with more protein, full-fat dairy, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats, while significantly reducing highly processed foods, added sugars, and refined carbs. Dr. Rebecca Fujimura of Doctors for America explores the new food pyramid, and what they got right and wrong in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Plus Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org answers your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, private insurance and more.

This episode has more on President Trump's new health care plan, what's happening with the Affordable Care Act tax credits in Congress, and open enrollment updates for the Affordable Care Act and Medicare Advantage.

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What’s Going On With the Affordable Care Act? w/ Charles Gaba, ACASignups.net

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:00:10 +0000

The U.S. House just passed a bill extending Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years, making health insurance plans more affordable to middle class voters. But the Senate already voted down this bill last year. Charles Gaba from ACASignups.net explains what’s happening and how it will affect your health insurance cost in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Plus Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org and Diane Archer from Just Care answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, private insurance and more.

This episode has more on Medicare Advantage open enrollment which runs from now until March 31, Affordable Care Act marketplace open enrollment which runs until January 15th in most states, what to do if you need dental care and don't have dental insurance, and what if your health insurance company provider network list is inaccurate.

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War On Public Health in America? w/ Rebecca Parks, Protect Our Care

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:00:35 +0000

2025 was a year of unprecedented attacks on public health in America, from the appointment of antivax conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run the Department of Health & Human Services, to devastating cuts to funding and medical research. Diseases like measles and whooping cough are making a comeback, and Americans are unprotected. Rebecca Parks from Protect Our Care explains what’s happened to public health over the past year, the newly announced children’s vaccine schedule changes, and how it affects our health in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode has more on what's happening with tax credits to make Affordable Care Act health insurance plans cheaper, Medicare Advantage open enrollment which runs now through March 31, and Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare marketplace open enrollment which runs until January 15th in most states.

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What’s Going On With Congress & Our Health Care? w/ Margarida Jorge, Health Care for America Now

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:00:22 +0000

Congress has still not acted to lower health insurance costs for next year. Two competing bills failed in the Senate, and now it’s the U.S. House’s turn. Margarida Jorge from Health Care for America Now explains what’s happening in Congress and how it affects our health care in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode has more on Affordable Care Act open enrollment which ends soon, what to do about a Medicare late enrollment penalty, a health insurance salesperson that lied about what medications are covered, and problems with Medicare Part D.

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Stop the Health Care Price Hike w/ Felicia Burnett, MomsRising

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:00:04 +0000

Prices for health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are dramatically increasing, because Congress hasn’t taken action. Felicia Burnett from MomsRising explains what’s happening and how you can take action to stop the health care price hikes in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate with show host & cancer survivor Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode has more on rising premiums for Medicare, Medicaid income cut-off limits, and negotiated lower drug prices.

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What's happening to the Affordable Care Act? w/ Charles Gaba, ACASignups.net

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:00:24 +0000

Premiums for Affordable Care Act plans are set to skyrocket next year, because Congress has failed to act. A new White House health care plan was rumored but not released yet. Charles Gaba from ACASignups.net explains what’s happening to the Affordable Care Act in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate with show host & cancer survivor Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode has more on proposed changes to Medicare Advantage in 2027, what to do if you can't afford Affordable Care Act health insurance, and last call for Medicare open enrollment which ends December 7th.

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What Happens To Our Health Care Now? w/ Alex Lawson, Social Security Works

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:00:51 +0000

The government in America is back open, but our health insurance costs are still set to dramatically increase next year. Alex Lawson from Social Security Works explains why and what happens now in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate with show host & cancer survivor Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode has more on open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare which runs until January 15th in most states, and open enrollment for Medicare which runs until December 7th. Get covered now with affordable health insurance that works for your family.

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Government Still Shut Down, Now What? w/ Margarida Jorge, Health Care for America Now

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:00:57 +0000

Over the weekend, 60 Senators voted to end the Federal Shutdown. What happens next? How might it impact healthcare? Margarida Jorge from Health Care for America Now is here to discuss in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate with show host & cancer survivor Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Plus Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org and Rachel Madley from Center for Health & Democracy answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, private insurance and more.

This episode includes more on Affordable Care Act open enrollment, the differences between deductibles, coinsurance, and maximum out of pocket amounts and how to find the best insurance plan for your circumstances, prior authorization in traditional Medicare, and Medicare open enrollment going on now.

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Lower Drug Prices Now? w/ Vinny DeMarco, Maryland Health Care For All

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:00:08 +0000

Several states have set up prescription drug affordability boards to help lower drug prices. Colorado just became the first state to cap the price of a prescription drug, Enbrel. What happens next? Our guest Vinny DeMarco from Maryland Health Care For All is here to discuss in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate with show host & cancer survivor Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Plus Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org and Diane Archer of Just Care and Social Security Works answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, private insurance and more.

This episode includes more on Medicare open enrollment which has now begun, an update on the fight to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits and the government shutdown, and what to do if your Medicare Advantage plan has left the market.

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The Government Shut Down. Now What? w/ Laura Rodriguez, Center for American Progress

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:29 +0000

Because there is no agreement on government funding, the American government has shut down. How will this affect our care? What happens next? Our guest Laura Rodriguez of Center for American Progress is here to discuss in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate with show host & cancer survivor Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode includes more on President Trump's drug pricing deal with Pfizer, what is the subsidy cliff on Affordable Care Act plans, and what to do if your Medicare B premium is high and your income is low.

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Government Shutdown? w/ Anne Shoup, Protect Our Care

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:51 +0000

Is our government about to shut down? Why? What happens next? How is our health care at stake? Our guest Anne Shoup of Protect Our Care is here to discuss in this #CareTalk episode with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate with show host & cancer survivor Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode includes more about the effects of tariffs on our drug prices, and open enrollment about to start for the Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare and Medicare, what do you need to know.

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What’s Happening to Veterans’ Health Care? w/ Dr. Allison Gill, Daily Beans Podcast

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00:05 +0000

What’s happening to veterans’ health care with changes at the VA under the new administration? Our guest Allison Gill of The Daily Beans Podcast Mueller She Wrote is a veteran and worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs for over a decade. In this #CareTalk episode Dr. Gill talks about how VA health care works, and changes that veterans should know about with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate with show host & cancer survivor Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Plus Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org and Diane Archer of Just Care answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, private insurance and more.

This episode includes more about open enrollment and insurers pulling out of some health insurance markets, how cuts to one health care program will affect everyone, and how people can avoid inappropriate denials of treatment by insurance companies.

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Damaging Myths in Public Health? w/ Dr. Jessica Steier, Unbiased Science

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:00:12 +0000

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged to release the causes of autism this month. Our guest Jessica Steier DrPH of Unbiased Science just wrote a New York Times article about one of the most damaging myths in public health. She’s here to talk about how vaccines do not cause autism, and why this fake news keeps being spread.

Read the full essay with this guest link: https://nyti.ms/3UUNrIp

In this #CareTalk episode Dr. Steier, a public health scientist who specializes in science communication, talks about the sophisticated tactics being used to manufacture a vaccine-autism link and dismantle America's vaccination infrastructure, with show host & cancer survivor Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode includes more about changes to catastrophic health insurance plan access from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), why people can't always rely on health insurance agents for Medicare Advantage advice, and how do Advance Premium Tax Credits (APTCs) work with Affordable Care Act plans.

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Make America Healthy? w/ Miranda Yaver, Defend Public Health

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:00:42 +0000

In May, the Trump administration and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released the first Make America Healthy Again report, “Make Our Children Healthy Again”, on chronic diseases and children. A new draft report on strategies to fight chronic illness in kids was leaked but not officially released yet. In this #CareTalk episode, health care expert Miranda Yaver PhD of Defend Public Health talks about the new draft MAHA report, and what it would take to truly make America healthy, with show host & cancer survivor Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Read the Defend Public Health report: https://www.defendpublichealth.org/resource/improving-health-americans-together-evidence-based-framework-addressing-root-causes

This episode includes more about the latest court rulings on Affordable Care Act open enrollment changes, how to get out of a bad Medicare Advantage plan, and what happens if you benefit from ACA advance premium tax credits now.

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Addressing the root causes of illness in the US w/ Elizabeth Jacobs, Defend Public Health

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:00:34 +0000

A grassroots organization of health professionals called “Defend Public Health” has released a new report on the root causes of illness in the United States. In this #CareTalk episode, health care expert Elizabeth Jacobs of Defend Public Health talks about how to get beyond false, flawed and fundamentally incorrect interpretations of science, medicine, and disease outcomes to improve our health with evidence-based public health policies, with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Read the Defend Public Health report: https://www.defendpublichealth.org/resource/improving-health-americans-together-evidence-based-framework-addressing-root-causes

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What Changes Are Coming To Our Health Care, & When? w/ Rachel Madley, Center for Health & Democracy

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00:30 +0000

The Big Ugly Bill makes a lot of changes to America’s health care system over the next several years. In this #CareTalk episode, health care expert Rachel Madley of Center for Health & Democracy explains what changes are coming to your health care, and when those changes will happen with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Read Rachel's detailed timeline on Substack: https://healthcareuncovered.substack.com/p/how-will-health-care-change-for-you

Also Diane Archer of Social Security Works & Just Care, and Louise Norris of healthinsurance.org answer your health insurance and health care questions, on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, private insurance, and more.

This episode includes more on President Donald Trump's latest words on lowering drug prices, what about fraud waste and abuse in health care versus cuts to programs, and Medicare drug premiums rising next year.

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Lessons from RomneyCare: Building a Health Safety Net? w/ Alex Sheff, Health Care for All Massachusetts

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:00:22 +0000

Massachusetts is the home of RomneyCare, which originally inspired the Affordable Care Act. In this #CareTalk episode, health care expert Alex Sheff of Health Care For All Massachusetts shares what we can learn about making health more affordable and available with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

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Your health insurance costs about to skyrocket? w/ Charles Gaba, ACASignups.net

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:00:19 +0000

Do you have health insurance through the Affordable Care Act? Your costs may be about to skyrocket. In this #CareTalk episode, health care expert Charles Gaba of ACASignups.net explains why you may be getting sticker shock for your health insurance policy in the next couple months, and what Congress could still do to help you with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Plus Diane Archer of Social Security Works and Just Care answers your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare.

This episode includes whether you have to sign up for Medicare when you turn 65, is Part G Medicare in jeopardy from the big budget law, and how some Medicare Advantage insurers underpay hospitals and providers.

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What Happens To The Caring Economy Now? w/ Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00:38 +0000

The new Trump budget law means huge cuts to health care. How will this affect the caring economy, including nursing homes, assisted living, and in-home caregiving all paid for by Medicaid? In this #CareTalk episode, health care expert Nicole Jorwic from Caring Across Generations tells us more about how Medicaid cuts will affect people needing care, and people giving care with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Plus Diane Archer of Social Security Works and Just Care answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare.

This episode includes more about what's happening to Medicare, people's Medicare options, and how to choose the best Medicare Advantage plan.

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How Will The Trump Budget Affect Medicaid? w/ Dr. Eric Fethke, Doctors for America

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:00:33 +0000

The Trump budget megabill is law. Drastic cuts to Medicaid will affect everyone, whether you have Medicaid or not. In this #CareTalk episode, health care expert Dr. Eric Fethke from Doctors for America and The Pursuit of Health podcast tells us more about how it will change all of our health care with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode includes more about how the Big Ugly Bill will affect prescription drug prices, Affordable Care Act enrollment changes and the lawsuit, prior authorization for traditional Medicare, will the Medicaid cuts have real impacts on patients, and what happened after Trump's executive order on drug prices.

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How Will The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Affect Your Health Care? w/ Natasha Murphy, Center for American Progress

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:00:41 +0000

President Trump and Congress’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is now law. How will the drastic cuts to health care affect you and your family? In this #CareTalk episode, health care expert Natasha Murphy from Center for American Progress returns to tell us more about what was in the final bill, and how it will change our health care with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode includes more about whether the Big Ugly Bill can be challenged in court, what happens to your Social Security benefits as a result of this law (you may have gotten a misleading email from the Social Security Administration), why doesn't America have universal health care like other countries, and how traditional Medicare may start using prior authorization for some services in five states.

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Still Big, Still Ugly Bill w/ Alex Lawson, Social Security Works

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:00:25 +0000

The U.S. Senate is debating the Big Ugly Bill, which would cut a trillion dollars from our health care to pay for tax breaks to the rich. In this #CareTalk episode, health care expert Alex Lawson from Social Security Works returns to give us the latest news about the budget bill, and what happens next with show host, cancer survivor, and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode includes more about upcoming changes to open enrollment through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, who is eligible for Medicare under 65 and how to enroll, and how to shop for dental and/or vision insurance.

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Big Ugly Bill w/ Adam Hoyer, Protect Our Care

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The U.S. Senate is working on their version of the Big Ugly Bill, which would cut a trillion dollars from our health care to pay for tax breaks to the rich. In this #CareTalk episode, health care expert Adam Hoyer from Protect Our Care returns to give us the latest news about the budget bill, and how these cuts could affect you with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode includes more about RFK Jr.'s actions on vaccines, how long-term Medicaid for the disabled could be affected by the budget bill, what can we do to stop the Medicaid cuts, surprise medical bill for a surgery over a year ago, and why do legislators want to cut Medicaid.

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"Disgusting Abomination" Budget Bill w/ Bobby Kogan, Center for American Progress

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The U.S. House passed their version of a “Big Beautiful Bill” last month, but the budget bill Elon Musk calls a “disgusting abomination” now makes its way through the Senate. Or not? In this #CareTalk episode, federal budget policy expert Bobby Kogan from Center for American Progress dives into the details of the budget bill and proposed changes from the Senate with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode includes more about the human consequences of cutting a trillion dollars from America's health care system, what to do if you're told a colonoscopy is not fully covered by your insurance, and Medicare Advantage vs traditional Medicare with a supplemental policy.

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TRUMP's Shocking Budget Plan Leaves MILLIONS Without Healthcare? w/ Linda Benesch, Social Security Works

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

President Trump and Congress's "Big Beautiful Bill" has left millions of Americans in shock, as it threatens to strip health care from those who need it most. In this #CareTalk episode, we dive into the details of the proposed budget and explore the potential consequences of such drastic changes to the healthcare system with Linda Benesch from Social Security Works and with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode includes more about finding the best PPO for you in Medicare Advantage, or how to find the best insurance plan on the marketplace, and options for prescription medications that are sometimes cheaper than using your insurance plan at the pharmacy.

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Prescription drugs we can finally afford? w/ Vinny DeMarco, Maryland Healthcare for All

Wed, 28 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Are you tired of breaking the bank just to fill your prescription? From inflated prices to skyrocketing copays, America's prescription drug prices have reached crisis levels. In this #CareTalk episode, we'll dive into the shocking truth behind the high cost of prescription medication in the United States, and explore the reasons behind these exorbitant prices with Vincent DeMarco from Maryland Health Care for All and with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Also Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org answers your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, private insurance and more.

This episode includes more about what was in the budget bill that the U.S. House just passed, including big changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, and what happens to people in states that offer Medicaid with SSI approvals.

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Big bad budget: Congress cuts our health care? w/ Natasha Murphy, Center for American Progress

Tue, 20 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The U.S. House continues work on their budget which includes drastic cuts to our health care, including slashing Medicaid and unrenewed subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. On #CareTalk live, health policy expert Natasha Murphy from Center for American Progress talks about how the budget will affect your health care with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Also Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org answers your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, private insurance and more.

This episode includes more about why your health insurance policy may cost more if you change jobs, what to do if you give providers the wrong primary/secondary insurance information, will seniors with pre-existing conditions get booted off their insurance, and what if your pharmacy benefits manager drops coverage for a specific drug.

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Taxes and the Trump Budget w/ Margarida Jorge, Health Care for America Now

Tue, 13 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

President Trump has released a budget, and the U.S. House continues to deliberate on whether and how much to cut our health care through gutting the Medicaid program. On #CareTalk live, Margarida Jorge from Health Care for America Now talks about the budget reconciliation process with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

Also Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org, and Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.

This episode includes more about President Trump's executive order on lowering drug prices and what effects it will have, what to do if you're given a price estimate on a preventative service that should be free, and how do we make an unbroken health care system in America.

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Congress is back & getting ready to cut your healthcare? w/ Bobby Kogan, Center for American Progress

Tue, 06 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Congress is back from their break this week, and their work resumes on the budget. What cuts are they looking at making to our health care, and why? On #CareTalk live, Bobby Kogan from Center for American Progress talks about the budget reconciliation process with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.

This episode includes more about the insurance company Aetna pulling out of the Affordable Care Act state marketplaces for next year, what to do when insurance doesn't cover your child's emergency air ambulance bill, what will happen to people in nursing homes if Medicaid is cut, and how to stop Congress from making these cuts to our health care.

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Make your state take action on health care? w/ Jessica Grennan, Simple Majority

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

If your Governor or state legislature won’t act on making health care more affordable and available to all, what can you do? On #CareTalk live from Las Vegas, Jessica Grennan from Simple Majority talks about the ballot initiative process with show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and how people in some states can make reforms in spite of their Governor and state legislature.

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Medicaid Under Attack w/ Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The U.S. House and Senate have passed their budget blueprints for the reconciliation process, but now Congress has to write the actual budget. They plan to cut trillions of dollars, including from Medicaid, to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. Nicole Jorwic from Caring Across Generations talks about the budget process and what’s at stake for our health care.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org, and Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.

This episode includes more about the Braidwood case before the Supreme Court that could affect whether your insurance continues to provide preventative services like cancer screenings with no copay, how tariffs and President Trump's executive order on prescription drugs could affect drug prices, and why could medication at your local pharmacy be more expensive with insurance than without it.

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Health care & Taxes w/ Maura Quint, Families Over Billionares

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Did you know that Congress is working on a budget through the budget reconciliation process that could strip health care from millions of Americans to pay for tax giveaways to the rich? Maura Quint from Families Over Billionaires explains what’s at stake for Tax Day.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org, and Rachel Madley from the Center for Health & Democracy answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.

This episode includes updates about the budget reconciliation process, a family member in California that can't get Medi-Cal, what happens to your Medicare if you're already disabled and turn 65, a bat bite that cost $15,000, and taking several weeks to be approved for Medicare enrollment.

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Affordable health insurance under attack? w/ Mina Schultz, Young Invincibles

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The subsidies which make Affordable Care Act health insurance plans more affordable for millions of Americans expire in 2025. What happens if they aren’t renewed by Congress? Mina Schultz of Young Invincibles talks about what’s at stake for our health insurance.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Louise Norris from healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.

This episode includes more about tariffs and the price of prescription drugs, final rules to Medicare, Dr. Oz confirmed to run Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, what to do when a provider charges you for services which should be free, and do you need to sign up for Medicare when you turn 65 if you still have health insurance from your employer.

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Public health under attack? w/ Dr. Elle Saine, Doctors for America

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

25% of the workforce at the National Institutes of Health slashed. Scientific research paused or canceled. Measles and other infectious diseases spreading. Dr. Elle Saine of Doctors for America talks about public health under attack in America.

This episode includes more about how the administration's cuts to HHS would affect Medicare, how dental and vision insurance works on the Affordable Care Act marketplace exchange and off-exchange, and what dental and vision care options are available for people on Medicare or people without insurance.

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Happy birthday, Affordable Care Act! w/ Anne Shoup, Protect Our Care

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

How fifteen years of the Affordable Care Act has changed health care in America, and what is at risk in 2025. Anne Shoup of Protect Our Care talks about current attacks on the ACA including insurance premium subsidies set to expire this year, Medicaid expansion under attack in the House budget, and more.

This episode includes more about Medicare Advantage overpayments, changes proposed to marketplace open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act next year, and last chance to make changes to your Medicare Advantage insurance coverage during the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period which ends March 31st.

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So the government didn't shut down. Now what happens? w/ Bobby Kogan, Center for American Progress

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through September 30. Bobby Kogan of Center for American Progress talks about what changes are in that budget, what happens next, and how it will affect you.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices and Rachel Madley from Center for Health & Democracy answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.

This episode includes more about changes proposed to open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act for next year, how to appeal when your Medicare Advantage plan denies your insurance claim or prior authorization, how the Medicare versus Medicare Advantage open enrollment periods work, and when do you become eligible for Medicare.

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Are we facing a government shutdown? w/ Alex Lawson, Social Security Works

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

If Congress does not pass a budget or budget extension (continuing resolution) by March 14, the federal government will shut down. Alex Lawson of Social Security Works talks about the budget process, how government shutdowns work, and how it will affect you.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Rachel Madley from Center for Health & Democracy, and Louise Norris of healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.

This episode includes what to do when your health insurance company denies needed medical imaging, loopholes that let rich people avoid paying their fair share of Medicare taxes, a Congressman's friend is facing medical debt because chemotherapy was not covered with an out of pocket maximum, and more about the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period which continues through March 31st.

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What did Congress just do to the budget? w/ Bobby Kogan, Center for American Progress

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The U.S. House just passed a budget resolution, which would include massive cuts to health care including Medicaid. Bobby Kogan of Center for American Progress talks about how the budget process works in Congress, what the House and Senate need to do next, and how it could affect you.

This episode includes the latest on Trump administration cuts to health insurance enrollment helpers, and an end to public comments for federal health care proposed policies, as well as answers to what to do if your tax form for marketplace health insurance is wrong, how to fight back against proposed Medicaid cuts, and how trigger laws could take away health coverage from people on expanded Medicaid in some states.

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House vs. Senate Budgets, with Medicaid at Risk? w/ Allison Orris, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The House and the Senate are battling on budgets, and health care for 80 million Americans on Medicaid is at stake. Allison Orris of Center on Budget & Policy Priorities talks about President Trump & Congress’ budget reconciliation crisis, potential government shutdown, and how it threatens our health care.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care and Social Security Works, and Louise Norris of healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.

This episode includes answers on what to do when you can't afford your medication, when you have Medicare Advantage and can't get assistance, when your family's employer-based health insurance is suddenly cancelled, and does Medicare Advantage overbill the U.S. government?

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President Trump and Congress' budget crisis? w/ Margarida Jorge, Health Care for America Now

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

What’s going on with America’s budget? The House and the Senate have different versions, conservative politicians want to strip health care from millions of Americans to pay for tax cuts for the rich, and without agreement by March 14th the government will shut down. Margarida Jorge of Health Care for America Now talks about President Trump & Congress’ budget reconciliation crisis and how it threatens our health care.

This episode includes what to do when receiving a large hospital bill, can insurers deny you a Medicare supplemental (aka Medigap) policy based on pre-existing conditions, and what to do if your insurer denies you a medical screening test.

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Medical research under attack? w/ Dr. Meena Bewtra, Doctors for America

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

What’s going on with medical research in America? Grant funding through NIH and NSF was paused. What does this mean for medical breakthroughs and cures? Dr. Meena Bewtra of Doctors for America talks about the attacks on medical research funding in America, and abroad through the shutdown of U.S.A.I.D.

This episode includes explainers about what changes we could see in Medicare Advantage during the Trump administration, open enrollment for Medicare Advantage continues through March 31st, what to do when your insurer won't cover a full series of vaccines.

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Dangers of Doctor Oz? w/ Dr. Ed Weisbart, Physicians for a National Health Program

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Dr. Oz has been nominated by President Trump to run CMS, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Ed Weisbart of Physicians for a National Health Program talks about the dangers of putting Dr. Oz in charge of Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.

This episode includes explainers about how tariffs could affect the cost of health care in America and possible Medicaid budget cuts, what to do if your insurance declines to cover your medication, how can we see reforms in health care, and why Medicare doesn't cover a specific drug.

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Big Pharma attacks lower priced drugs? w/ Temi Amoye, Patients for Affordable Drugs

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Inflation Reduction Act finally allows Medicare to negotiate drug prices, starting in 2026. Did you know that Big Pharma sued the government several times to try and stop it? Temi Amoye of Patients for Affordable Drugs talks about drug price negotiations, the lawsuits, and what happens next.

This episode includes explainers about the executive orders on health care that President Trump has just signed, bans on travel, hiring and more at the NIH, and a surge in cost on a patient's Ozempic prescription.

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Our health care under President Trump? w/ Margarida Jorge, Health Care for America Now

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

What does our health care system look like under President Trump? Margarida Jorge of Health Care for America Now talks about what happened with health care under the first Trump administration, and what could happen under the second Trump administration, including appointments, legislative actions, executive orders and more.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Louise Norris of healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.

This episode includes answers on what life events qualify you for health insurance through the ACA even though open enrollment is over, what can you do if you're uninsured and don't qualify, what are employer self-funded ASO (administered services only) insurance plans, and can you start your own co-op for health insurance.

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Is your birth control at risk? w/ Dana Singiser, Contraceptive Access Initiative

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Is contraception at risk in 2025? Dana Singiser of the Contraceptive Access Initiative talks about past and ongoing attacks on access to birth control in America, and what we could face under the Trump administration.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer of Just Care & Social Security Works, and Louise Norris of healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.

This episode includes answers on Affordable Care Act open enrollment ending soon (Nov 1-Jan 15), Medicare Advantage open enrollment continuing (Jan 1-Mar 31), what to do when your insurance refuses to cover a needed drug or treatment, and when will the U.S. get national healthcare.

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Is Medicaid in your state at risk? w/ Edwin Park, Georgetown Center for Children and Families

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Edwin Park of Georgetown Center for Children and Families talks about what cuts to Medicaid this year could look like, including work requirements, block grants, and per capita cuts, how changes to Medicaid worked (or didn't work) in Arkansas and Georgia so far, and how cuts could affect your state’s health care.

This episode includes answers on the Affordable Care Act enrollment deadline coming soon (Nov 1-Jan 15), Medicare Advantage open enrollment starting up (Jan 1-Mar 31), dealing with contract disputes that leave your medical providers out-of-network, what if you can barely afford Medicare but can't afford dental and vision.

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Veterans' health care at risk in 2025? w/ Naveed Shah, Common Defense

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Naveed Shah of Common Defense talks about what has happened over the past several years for veterans on health care, including changes to the VA, the PACT Act, what could happen in 2025 under President Trump next year including Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) recommendations for spending cuts, and how it will affect veterans.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and special guest Brandy Schantz of the Living Chronic podcast talk about Tricare and VA health care, and answer your veterans' health insurance questions.

This episode includes what is Tricare? Who is eligible? What is the difference between Tricare and the VA healthcare system? Do you need Tricare to use the VA? Can you use Tricare outside the VA? How do you enroll? What are your Tricare options as a retired reservist?

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America's public health at risk in 2025? w/ Dr. Meena Bewtra, Doctors for America

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The nominees to run the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)--Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)--Dr. Oz, have controversial records and views on medicine. Dr. Meena Bewtra of Doctors for America talks about what they could mean to our public health in 2025 if confirmed.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Louise Norris from HealthInsurance.org answer your health insurance and health care questions.

This episode includes more about the marketplace open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act, Mary wants to know is there a way to cut insurance companies out as middlemen between doctors and patients, David is applying for hospital assistance for a huge emergency surgery uninsured medical bill, Lisa had to get an approval letter for a mammogram, and Elisa's mother's health care provider will no longer accept her Medicare Advantage plan Jan 1.

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Fighting Big Insurance w/ Wendell Potter, Center for Health and Democracy

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The health insurance industry in America is broken. What can we do about it? Wendell Potter, whistleblower and former health insurance industry exec, and founder of Center for Health and Democracy talks about Brian Thompson, the former UnitedHealthcare CEO, and the stories that have been revealed about the greedy underbelly of our health insurance system.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care and Social Security Works, and Louise Norris from HealthInsurance.org answer your health insurance and health care questions.

This episode includes more about the continuing Affordable Care Act open enrollment period, the upcoming Medicare Advantage open enrollment period, why NOLAgal may have gotten charged for her colonoscopy, and a retiree couple on Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) getting the hard sell to switch insurance plans.

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Fertility treatments at risk in 2025? w/ Tina Sherman, MomsRising

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In Alabama, a state supreme court decision led to fertility clinics suspending in vitro fertilization (IVF) services, and some have now closed for good. Tina Sherman, National Director of MomsRising talks about fertility treatments and IVF, what happened in Alabama with the Supreme Court, fetal personhood laws, what could happen in 2025 under the Trump administration and beyond, and how it will affect patients.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care and Social Security Works, and Louise Norris from HealthInsurance.org answer your health insurance and health care questions.

This episode includes more about Affordable Care Act open enrollment, how to navigate your insurance provider network, and why are Eunice's health care premiums going up next year.

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Reproductive health care at risk in 2025? w/ Ianthe Metzger, Planned Parenthood

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Is your reproductive health care at risk under the Trump administration? Ianthe Metzger from Planned Parenthood talks about what has happened to reproductive care and abortion care over the past several years in America including the Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision overturning Roe v Wade, abortion bans on a state level, what could happen to reproductive services including birth control and fertility care in 2025 and beyond under President Trump, and how it will affect patients.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Rachel Madley from Center for Health and Democracy, and Louise Norris from HealthInsurance.org answer your health insurance and health care questions.

This episode includes more about Affordable Care Act open enrollment, how do you find the best plan? What do you need to do during Medicare open enrollment? What kind of benefits do you receive with a marketplace plan-there's a scam involving ads featuring gas and grocery subsidy cards. What are all the various alphabet parts of Medicare, Parts A B C D etc.

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Medicaid coverage at risk in 2025? w/ Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Is Medicaid at risk under the Trump administration? Nicole Jorwic from Caring Across Generations talks about Medicaid, how the program works, what could happen including possible cuts to benefits and eligibility through work requirements, block grants and per capita caps, and your health care in 2025 under President Trump.

This episode includes more about Medicaid: should you get a secondary back up insurance option for next year? Medicare open enrollment is going on right now until December 7th, what do you need to do? Affordable Care Act open enrollment is happening too, how do you enroll for next year? What is the difference between traditional Medicare and a Medicare Advantage plan? I need help finding a dental provider. Can you get part G through Medicare?

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Affordable Care Act health insurance at risk in 2025? w/ Adam Hoyer, Protect Our Care

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Is your health insurance at risk next year under President Trump? Adam Hoyer from Protect Our Care talks about the Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare, and what could happen to your health insurance in 2025, including the advanced premium tax credit (APTC) subsidies through the Inflation Reduction Act which expire at the end of the year.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from JustCare & Social Security Works, and Louise Norris from HealthInsurance.org answer your health care and health insurance questions.

This episode includes more about open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act: who can get an ACA policy? And how do they sign up? When are you eligible to sign up for Medicare? What happens if you don’t sign up when you’re supposed to? What happens if you face a huge copay for a procedure under your employer insurance? What preventative care do I have access to under insurance, after testing positive for a specific gene?

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Lower Drug Prices through the Inflation Reduction Act at risk in 2025? w/ Alex Lawson, Social Security Works

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:57:00 +0000

Could the Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare drug price negotiation really be at risk in 2025? Alex Lawson from Social Security Works talks about the future of the Inflation Reduction Act under President Donald Trump including Medicare drug price negotiations and out of pocket prescription drug and insulin co-pay caps, Project 2025, and what may happen next year that could raise the cost of medications in America.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from JustCare and Louise Norris from HealthInsurance.org answer your health care and health insurance questions.

This episode includes more about open enrollment for Medicare. What’s going on, how long does it last, who needs to take action and what do you need to do? And more about open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act. When is it, what do you need to do, who is eligible?

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How to get charity care for hospital bills? w/ Jared Walker, Dollar For

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

How can you apply for and receive charity care to help cover hospital medical bills? Special guest Jared Walker of Dollar For talks about applying for hospital charity care for medical bills and medical debt. Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Aleka Gürel from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions. This episode includes answers to: What to do if your family needs health insurance but you missed the open enrollment window to apply Problems accessing long-term specialists out-of-state through Medicaid I’ve been on Medicaid for a few years and have heard lots of people are losing coverage right now. What should be I doing to make sure I can stay covered? What’s the difference between a broker & a navigator for health insurance? How do you find a trustworthy broker? How do you handle insurance if you have a life change like a move, or family member changes? and more. New episodes of Care Talk every Tuesday, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Call or text your health insurance and health care questions in to (202) 838-6837 to get answers in future shows!

What's in the debt ceiling deal? w/ Tory Cross, Caring Across Generations

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

What's in the debt ceiling deal? Special guest Tory Cross from Caring Across Generations talks about the debt ceiling bill recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden, what’s in it, and how it will affect your care. Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices. New episodes of Care Talk every Tuesday, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Call or text your health insurance and health care questions in to (202) 838-6837 to get answers in future shows!

What happens if the U.S. government defaults on our debt? w/ Gideon Lukens, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities

Tue, 23 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

What happens if the U.S. government defaults on our debt? Gideon Lukens at Center on Budget & Policy Priorities talks about the debt ceiling limit and default crisis, and what’s at stake for our health care Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions. This episode includes answers to: What people (or communities of people) can do if they want insurance to cover more care? Why not put universal health care up for a vote? The public health emergency for covid is over. What happens now? How does this affect our health care? When will the US provide the type of healthcare the other 36 or so industrialized nations give its citizens? When does open enrollment start again? What should you do now if you don’t have health insurance coverage? and more. New episodes of Care Talk every Tuesday, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Call or text your health insurance and health care questions in to (202) 838-6837 to get answers in future shows!

How does the default crisis affect veterans' health care? w/ Naveed Shah, Common Defense

Tue, 16 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

How does the default crisis affect veterans' health care? Special guest Naveed Shah at Common Defense talks about the default crisis, what cuts could mean for veterans’ health care, and what happens if the U.S. government defaults on our debt. Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Aleka Gürel from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions. This episode includes answers to: What is open enrollment? Who can get health insurance now, and who has to wait? What should you do if you don’t have health insurance and aren’t eligible for a special enrollment period? How do you figure out which insurance plan is best for your family? and more. New episodes of Care Talk every Tuesday, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Call or text your health insurance and health care questions in to (202) 838-6837 to get answers in future shows!

How does a Texas court case affect whether you get preventative care? w/ Cheryl Fish-Parcham, FamiliesUSA

Tue, 09 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

How does a Texas court case affect whether your health insurance covers preventative care? Cheryl Fish-Parcham at FamiliesUSA talks about the Texas court ruling on preventative care (Braidwood), and what’s next. Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions. This episode includes answers to: What is Medicaid Unwinding and what should you do if you are currently enrolled in Medicaid? What is the Medicaid Unwinding Special Enrollment Period? I have Florida Blue health insurance and can't see any specialists How do you find the best health insurance policy for your family, how do you choose between so many options? What should you be looking for? New episodes of Care Talk every Tuesday, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Call or text your health insurance and health care questions in to (202) 838-6837 to get answers in future shows!

What did Congress just do about the default crisis? w/ Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations

Tue, 02 May 2023 14:56:35 +0000

What did Congress just do about the default crisis? Nicole Jorwic at Caring Across Generations talks about the default bill that the U.S. House just passed, and what the cuts would mean to Medicaid and our health care. Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions. This episode includes answers to: How can I find a supplement plan that covers prescription drugs too? Don't you practically have to have no assets to qualify for Medicaid? I turn 65 on May of 2024. When will my Medicare start! If you have Medicaid for health insurance now, what should you be on the lookout for from your state? What do you do if you no longer qualify for Medicaid? If I am getting Social Security and Military pension can I get SSDI? New episodes of Care Talk every Tuesday, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Call or text your health insurance and health care questions in to (202) 838-6837 to get answers in future shows!

Is the abortion pill banned or not? w/ Jodi Jacobson, Healthcare Across Borders

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Is the abortion pill banned or not? Jodi Jacobson of Healthcare Across Borders talks about abortion care and the war on medication abortion in America. Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions. This episode includes answers to: Why is my husband's insurance cheaper for him than me for the same plan through his employer? What do you do if you're not old enough for Medicare? What if your insurance doesn't cover a specific specialist? If you've lost your Medicaid, what do you do now? How can anyone afford long term care? New episodes of Care Talk every Tuesday, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Call or text your health insurance and health care questions in to (202) 838-6837 to get answers in future shows!

Have You Paid Your Taxes? Why Millionaires Aren't Paying Their Fair Share! w/ Maura Quint, Americans for Tax Fairness

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Have you paid your taxes yet? How come millionaires and billionaires aren't paying their fair share! Maura Quint from Americans for Tax Fairness talks about health care and the American tax system, and how we can tax wealthy individuals and corporations to help pay for the health care that America needs. Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions. This episode includes answers to: You receive a bad diagnosis. Should you go on disability through your job, or sign up for Social Security disability and quit your job? So much insurance paperwork! What to do if your state legislators won't expand Medicaid The public health emergency ends May 11, how does this affect your insurance if you're on Medicaid? Patient-dumping and the high cost of for-profit health care New episodes of Care Talk every Tuesday, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Call or text your health insurance and health care questions in to (202) 838-6837 to get answers in future shows!

Affordable Care Act Turns 13! How is Obamacare doing? w/ Jonathan Cohn, author of "The Ten Year War"

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The Affordable Care Act turns 13 this month — coming a long way since President Obama signed it into law in 2010. But how has Obamacare fared through the decade? And, with ongoing conservative threats, what's next? Jonathan Cohn, senior national reporter for HuffPost and author of “The Ten Year War: Obamacare and the Unfinished Crusade for Universal Coverage”, joins Care Talk to talk about the history and future of the Affordable Care Act, and what's next for health care reform in America.

Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Aleka Gürel from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions.

This episode includes answers to: How to approach a doctor if you can’t pay for care? What should you do if you can’t afford Medicare premiums? People on SSI (Supplemental Security Income) & SSDI (Social Security Disability Income) should qualify for Medicaid, but only people on SSI qualify? What are all the different types of Medicare, the alphabet soup of Medicare Parts A B C D? Which ones do you need? Can small business owners and employees use the Affordable Care Act for insurance?

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New episodes of Care Talk every Tuesday, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Call or text your health insurance and health care questions in to (202) 838-6837 to get answers in future shows!

Care Talk - Medicaid Unwinding w/ Natasha Murphy, Center for American Progress

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa. Special guest Natasha Murphy, director of Health Policy at Center for American Progress, discusses about Medicaid unwinding, the end of the public health emergency, and what this means for your health insurance. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - End Medical Debt w/ Jerry Ashton, co-founder of RIP Medical Debt

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa. Special guest Jerry Ashton, co-founder of the non-profit RIP Medical Debt and co-author of “End Medical Debt”, discusses how you can fight medical debts. Get his book here: https://amzn.to/42ax6BM CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - Never Pay the First Bill w/ Marshall Allen, author of "Never Pay the First Bill"

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works. Special guest Marshall Allen, author of the book “Never Pay the First Bill”, discusses how you can fight health care overcharging and outrageous medical bills in America. Buy Marshall Allen's book now: https://amzn.to/3mKUkhx CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - Infant and Child Vaccinations w/ Dr. Shetal Shah, Doctors for America

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa. Special guest Dr. Shetal Shah from Doctors for America, practicing neonatologist and researcher, talks about the decline in infant and child vaccination rates. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - State Of Our Health Care w/ Anne Shoup, Protect Our Care

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from Health Sherpa. Special guest Anne Shoup from Protect Our Care discusses the State of the Union and President Biden’s health care agenda. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - Ambulance Surprise Bills w/ Patricia Kelmar, U.S. PIRG

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works. Special guest Patricia Kelmar from PIRG talks about surprise medical billing and ambulance surprise bills, and what we can do about it. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - How Dehumanizing Administrative Burdens Harm Disabled People w/ Mia Ives-Rublee, Center for American Progress

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. Special guest Mia Ives-Rublee from Center for American Progress talks about their latest report on unnecessary barriers to social services for the disability community, How Dehumanizing Administrative Burdens Harm Disabled People, and what to do about it. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - Indian Health Service w/ Dr. Meghan O’Connell, Doctors for America

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. Special guest Dr. Meghan O’Connell from Doctors for America talks about the Indian Health Service. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - Lowering Prescription Drug Costs w/ David Mitchell, founder Patients for Affordable Drugs

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 14:11:00 +0000

Last chance for open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act - deadline is January 15! Got questions about Medicare or Affordable Care Act Obamacare, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. Special guest David Mitchell from Patients for Affordable Drugs talks about how the drug price provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act will impact Americans in the coming years. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - Ending predatory medical debt in Arizona w/ Kaylan Fodor, Healthcare Rising Arizona

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance continues through January 15! There’s still time to get covered with affordable insurance for next year. Got questions about Medicare or Affordable Care Act Obamacare, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa Special guest Kaylan Fodor from Healthcare Rising Arizona talks about the winning fight to end predatory medical debt in Arizona through a ballot initiative passed in 2022- and how other states can take action too. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - Health Care Staffing Crisis in America w/ Debbie White, HPAE NJ & Anne Tan Piazza - Oregon Nurses Association

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance continues! It’s time to get covered with affordable insurance for next year. Got questions about Medicare or Affordable Care Act Obamacare, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR health care & health insurance questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. Special guests Debbie White, RN- president of HPAE NJ (and AFT VP) and Anne Tan Piazza- executive director of the Oregon Nurses Association, talk about America’s health care staffing crisis. What can Congress, the states, and the hospital industry do about it? CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - Health Care and the VA System w/ Stacey Echols Sr., VA Health Eligibility Center

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Open enrollment for Medicare and Affordable Care Act health insurance continues! It’s time to get covered with affordable insurance for next year. Got questions about your Medicare or Affordable Care Act Obamacare options, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices and Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works. Special guest Stacey Echols Sr., Acting Director of the VA Health Eligibility Center talks about health care and the VA system. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - Health Care in Puerto Rico & the U.S. Territories w/ Edwin Park, Georgetown Center for Children and Families

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Open enrollment for Medicare and Affordable Care Act health insurance is back! It’s time to get covered with affordable insurance for next year. Got questions about your Medicare or Affordable Care Act Obamacare options, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to Care Talk. We answer YOUR questions live, with experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa. Special guest Edwin Park from Georgetown Center for Children and Families talks about health care in Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - Medicare and Affordable Care Act open enrollment w/ Adam Hoyer, Protect Our Care

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Open enrollment continues! It’s time to get covered with affordable health insurance for next year. Got questions about your Medicare or Affordable Care Act Obamacare options, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to CareTalk. We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa. Special guest Adam Hoyer from Protect Our Care discusses what Congress can do on health care in the lame duck session at the end of the year, and what next year might look like. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - Open enrollment, election results, and more

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Open enrollment is back! It’s time to get covered with affordable health insurance for next year. Got questions about your Medicare or Affordable Care Act Obamacare options, or America’s health care system in general? Welcome to CareTalk. We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa. We’ll also be talking about the November 2022 election results, and what they could mean for your health care. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - Lower Costs, Better Care w/ Anne Shoup, Protect Our Care

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works. Joining us is special guest Anne Shoup from Protect Our Care, who will talk about the Inflation Reduction Act’s measures to drive down health care costs, and the national bus tour to let Americans know how and when they can access these new benefits. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - Covid Boosters w/ Dr. Meena Bewtra, Doctors for America

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, and Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works. Joining us is special guest Dr. Meena Bewtra from Doctors for America, who will talk about COVID boosters and the state of the pandemic. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - Lowering Prescription Drug Costs w/ Margarida Jorge, Health Care For America NOW

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest Margarida Jorge of Health Care For America NOW, who will talk about the fight to lower prescription drug costs - what is and isn't in the Inflation Reduction Act, what Congress could do next, and what's happening in the states. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - Racial Disparities in Health Care w/ Dr. Chidi Wamuo, Doctors for America

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest Dr. Chidi Wamuo of Doctors for America, who will talk about racial disparities in health care and what we can do about it. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ FOR FUTURE EPISODES

Care Talk - What to do about a scary diagnosis w/ Dr. Eric Sullivan, Doctors for America

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest Dr. Eric Sullivan of Doctors for America, who will talk about what to do if you or a loved one gets a scary medical diagnosis–working within the medical system, getting 2nd opinions, getting expert care from outside your local provider. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Health care proxies, living wills, and more w/ Dr. Sara Teichholtz, Doctors for America

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, and Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works. Joining us is special guest Dr. Sara Teichholtz of Doctors for America, who will talk about health care proxies, living will and durable power of attorney, medical directives and more. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Inflation Reduction Act & your health care w/ Anne Shoup, Protect Our Care

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gurel from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest Anne Shoup of Protect Our Care, who will talk about the budget reconciliation bill, the Inflation Reduction Act and what it means for our health care. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Consolidation and competition of medical providers w/ Eagan Kemp, Public Citizen

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest Eagan Kemp of Public Citizen, who will talk about consolidation and competition of medical providers, and what does this mean for patients. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Patient safety and advocacy w/ Dr. Ami Macurdy Keatts

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest Dr. Ami Macurdy Keatts to talk about patient safety and advocacy from a physician's perspective. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Abortion post Roe v Wade w/ Lizzie Presser, ProPublica

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest Lizzie Presser from ProPublica to talk about the history of self-managed abortion, the different types, and current-day activism in this space. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - What is SSI, and SSDI? w/ Peter Grumbles, Law Offices of John Dunlap

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest Peter Grumbles from the Law Offices of John Dunlap to talk about SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and how those programs work or don't work for you. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Health Insurance Premiums at Risk w/ Adam Hoyer, Protect Our Care

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest Adam Hoyer from Protect Our Care, to talk about the impending threat to the Affordable Care Act this fall and how your health insurance rates may go up if Congress doesn’t act. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Gun Violence and Health Care w/ Dr. Meena Bewtra, Doctors for America

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest Dr. Meena Bewtra from Doctors for America, to talk about gun violence and health care. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Abortion and Health Care w/ Dr. Meena Bewtra, Doctors for America

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest Dr. Meena Bewtra from Doctors for America, to talk about abortion, reproductive health care, and the Supreme Court’s impending ruling. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - America and the Global Pandemic w/ Keifer Buckingham, Open Society Foundations

Tue, 03 May 2022 12:15:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest Keifer Buckingham of Open Society Foundations, to talk about the global response to the COVID pandemic, and what America needs to do going forward. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Health Care & Medical Debt w/ John McNamara, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest John McNamara from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), to talk about health care and consumer credit reporting of medical debt. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Health Care and our Tax System w/ Maura Quint, Americans for Tax Fairness

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:15:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest Maura Quint from Americans for Tax Fairness & Unrig Our Economy on Tax Day to talk about health care and our tax system. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - State-Based Public Options for Health Insurance w/ Liz Hagan, United States of Care

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest Liz Hagan from United States of Care to talk about state-based public options for health insurance, what are they, and what does that mean for you. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Health Care Around The World w/ T. R. Reid, author "The Healing of America"

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:15:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest T. R. Reid, author of "The Healing of America: A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper, and Fairer Health Care" to talk about why all the other advanced democracies can get better health outcomes at half our cost in America. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - What to Do if You're Losing Health Insurance Through Medicaid w/ Natasha Murphy, Center for American Progress

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest Natasha Murphy from Center for American Progress to talk about the upcoming Medicaid unwinding when the Public Health Emergency ends - what to do if you're losing health insurance through Medicaid. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Affordable Care Act 12th Anniversary w/ Anne Shoup, Protect Our Care

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest Anne Shoup from Protect Our Care to talk about twelve years of the Affordable Care Act, ongoing attacks on the law, and what the future looks like for Obamacare. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - What Children with Complex Medical Conditions & Disabilities Face w/ Little Lobbyists

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:15:00 +0000

Got questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. Joining us are special guests from Little Lobbyists to talk about Medicaid, home & community based services, and what children with complex medical conditions & disabilities face. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Biden's State of the Union and Plans to Improve Health Care w/ Adam Hoyer, Protect Our Care

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. Special guest Adam Hoyer from Protect Our Care to talk about President Biden’s State of the Union speech and what the administration plans to do this year to improve our health care in America. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - How to Fight Outrageous Medical Bills w/ Adam Fox, Colorado Consumer Health Initiative (CCHI)

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 03:13:00 +0000

Welcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. Special guest Adam Fox from Colorado Consumer Health Initiative (CCHI) talks about how to fight outrageous medical bills. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - All the Pieces of Our Health Care System w/ Wendell Potter

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 03:08:00 +0000

Welcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. Special guest former industry exec Wendell Potter from the Center for Health & Democracy and author of "Deadly Spin: An Insurance Company Insider Speaks Out on How Corporate PR Is Killing Health Care and Deceiving Americans" talks about all the pieces of our health care system, and how they increase our costs and fight reform. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - The E.R. versus Urgent Care w/ Dr. Cedric Dark, Doctors for America

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 03:05:00 +0000

Welcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. Special guest Dr. Cedric Dark from Doctors for America discusses when to go to Urgent Care versus the Emergency Room. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Answering Your COVID Questions w/ Dr. Meena Bewtra, Doctors for America

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:50:00 +0000

Welcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. Special guest Dr. Meena Bewtra from Doctors for America answers your COVID-19 novel coronavirus questions. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Health Disparities in American Health Care w/ Dr. Sanjeev Sriram (Dr. America)

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. Special guest Dr. Sanjeev Sriram aka Doctor America talks about health disparities in the American health care system, and what we can do about it. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Last Chance to Get Covered with Health Insurance during Open Enrollment

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Care Talk! Open enrollment for 2022 is almost over, the deadline is January 15th to get covered with affordable health insurance through the ACA aka Obamacare. We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - No Surprises Act and the End of Surprise Medical Bills?

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. We also talk about the No Surprises Act and the potential end of surprise medical billing. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - COVID-19 and the holidays w/ Justin Lowenthal, Doctors for America

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest Justin Lowenthal from Doctors for America to talk about COVID-19 and the holidays, what do you need to know to protect yourself and your family. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - We're Here to Answer Your Health Insurance Questions!

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Care Talk! Affordable Care Act open enrollment for 2022 is going on now through January 15th, 2022. We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voter & Health Care Voices, Rich Fiesta from Alliance for Retired Americans, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Who Has Health Insurance Questions? We Answer 'Em! w/ Mia Ives-Rublee, Center for American Progress

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Care Talk! Affordable Care Act open enrollment is going on now through January 15th, 2022. We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. Mia Ives-Rublee from Center for American Progress answers your questions about Medicaid, SSI, and SSDI. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Drowning in Health Insurance Questions? We're Here to Help!

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Care Talk! Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act 2022 runs through January 15, 2022. We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from HHealth Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬

Care Talk - Do You Have Health Insurance Questions? We have answers!

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Care Talk - Health Insurance Questions? We have answers!

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Care Talk - We Answer Your Health Insurance Questions

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Care Talk - Answering Your Health Insurance Questions

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to our first episode of the new weekly show Care Talk! We answer your health insurance questions live with Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from HealthSherpa. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬