All types of crime are falling except for one
Shoplifting and retail crime were growing throughout the first six months of this year compared to 2019 levels.
Americans on Medicare Advantage and Medicaid see coverage change
Headway, which connects patients with therapists, said it would expand its services to those with Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.
Hospitals leave Medicare Advantage networks as problems plague coverage
Lower payout rates for Medicare and Medicaid are sparking insurance companies to leave certain areas and change coverage options across the country.
New York governor slams Medicaid care program: 'A racket'
Hochul told Bloomberg that the program was being abused so much that it now makes up the majority of New York City's job increases.
SNAP benefits to change for thousands in California
The CalFresh Fruit and Vegetables EBT Pilot Project helped low-income Californians find more affordable healthy foods.
How Project 2025 could change Medicare
The policy proposal crafted by a conservative think tank could significantly change Medicare.
Medicare coverage would change under new bill
The bill calls to end the rule that Medicare patients must be transported to a hospital to get reimbursement.
Supreme Court justice sells home for over asking in just 3 months
The property was first listed on the market for $2.5 million in April but ended up selling for $2.6 million.
IRS update changes deadlines for tax returns for some Americans
Hurricane Beryl swept across 67 Texas counties in early July, leaving at least six people dead. Now the IRS is providing tax relief for them.
Huge property tax spike sparks outrage: 'Gonna have to sell this house'
Cook County, which includes Chicago and many suburban neighborhoods, has seen rates rise by as much as 72 percent in some places.
Map shows states with highest high school dropout rates
Many states struggled with high dropout rates as a result of lackluster funding and instructor attention.
Some Americans are canceling vacations to pay summer utility bills
As Americans push air-conditioning units' temperatures lower, their wallets are bound to absorb a major hit.
New Medicare rule could force seniors to switch health insurance plans
A new update to Medicare coverage under the Inflation Reduction Act means seniors who delay joining Medicare could face additional hurdles.
What Kamala Harris has said about Medicare, Social Security
Whoever becomes president is set to face an impending insolvency crisis when it comes to Social Security and Medicare.
COLA 2025 Social Security increase could be a 30-year-first
Analysts estimate that in 2025, the Social Security COLA is projected to be 2.7 percent.
Medicaid patients are losing their doctors because of costs
Over the years, fewer doctors have accepted Medicare and Medicaid as the payments have lowered by a whopping 26 percent since 2001.
Medicare coverage to change for millions under new proposal
Previously, seniors relying on Medicare were largely unable to use their health insurance to cover online therapy tools.
Student loan update: Biden admin puts loans on hold after court ruling
Under SAVE, more than 20 million borrowers would have seen lower monthly payments or full forgiveness of their debt.
IRS releases update on payments for some Americans
This concerns the rules for retirement plan holders as well as IRA owners and their beneficiaries under the SECURE 1.0 and 2.0 Acts.
Slavery reparations update: Map shows states considering payments
The initiatives so far proposed range from direct cash payments to grants, formal apologies and programs with race-specific eligibility.
Why Social Security's latest change is "terribly important" for millions
Beneficiaries who had an online account under my Social Security registered before September 18, 2021, must transition to a Login.gov account.
Loan update: Workers getting their paychecks in advance see new rules
Apps that allow employees to get paid early have now been ruled by the agency as lenders and are now subject to the Truth in Lending Act.
Austin rent prices drop as city sees flood of new apartments
The South generally saw a surge in housing units as more builders target the area because of mass migration post-pandemic.
Medicare changes how beneficiaries can pay bills
Under new rules, beneficiaries can now spread their out-of-pocket prescription drug costs into monthly payments.
What state's Social Security income ruling changes for beneficiaries
The court ruled that the federal law does mean Social Security can be used as income in deciding alimony figures.
Map shows 10 most dangerous states
At the top of the list was New Mexico, which boasted some of the highest rates of firearm fatalities, assaults and burglaries.
More than 700,000 people getting $150 million in energy rebates
Washington state plans to send the money as part of the taxpayer dollars brought in from the Climate Commitment Act.
Thousands could lose health insurance after judge's ruling
Joe Biden's administration previously denied Georgia's request to extend its deadline for part of the state's Medicaid program.
Chase is changing how people can pay credit card bills: What to know
Chase's new credit card statements stipulate customers will no longer be able to use their cards with third-party buy now, pay later platforms.
Woman says Social Security owes her hundreds after she lost Medicaid
Cathy Johnson of Lake Placid, Florida, is one of roughly 1.8 million Floridians who lost Medicaid during the unwinding process.