Health News Health Programs Could Be Stranded By Government Shutdown

Senate government shutdown deal leaves many Democrats furious, with little to show on health care after 40 days

The decision by eight Democratic senators to embrace a deal to end the government shutdown has infuriated many members of the party. Read More

An emerging shutdown deal doesn’t extend expiring health subsidies. Here’s what could happen to them

A legislative package that could end the weekslong government shutdown leaves out any clear resolution on the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits that have made private health insurance less ... Read More

Democratic and Republican leaders dig in on health care fight as shutdown drags on

In an exclusive interview with "Meet the Press," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called on Republicans to negotiate a deal after Senate Democrats offered a new funding proposal. Read More

Government shutdown nears possible end as funding bill moves to the House after Senate passage

The funding bill that would end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history is headed to the House for a final vote as soon ... Read More

Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists

House Democrats prepare to speak on the steps of the Capitol to insist that Republicans include an extension of expiring health care benefits as part of a government funding compromise, in Washington, ... Read More

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Nutrition Programs Face Their Own Shutdown

Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the ... Read More

SNAP recipients told to buy shelf-stable food or go to food banks as funding deadline looms

Recipients of SNAP food assistance benefits across the country face a looming deadline: Come Nov. 1, their cards may not get refilled because of the government shutdown in Washington. The Supplemental ... Read More

Schumer warns of $3K health cost hikes in NY. Here's why

The government shutdown has stretched into its fourth week, with health care remaining one of the sticking points to reopening. On Oct. 23, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer continued the push to ... Read More

Government shutdown updates: Senate vote marks step towards ending federal shutdown

Trump offers more insight into proposal that directs subsidies directly to the American people to pay for health care rather than sending funds insurance companies. Read More

Why is the government shut down? How health care became the sticking point

Read full article: Judge extends order barring the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the shutdown Air Traffic Controllers stand outside distributing leaflets explaining how the ... Read More

Families could see health insurance costs double as ACA premiums soar next month

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Starting next month, South Carolinians enrolled in the Affordable Care Act may face significant increases in their health insurance premiums. As the government ... Read More

Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable ... Read More