$90 payments coming this month to 20 million Americans: Who qualifies?The money will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which Congress created in 2008 with $2.2 billion.Staten Island Advance1d agoWhole story →HealthEconomymedicare rebate payments
Mayor Mamdani rolls up his sleeve for flu seasonMayor Zohran Mamdani received his annual flu shot as NYC's flu season gets underway.Staten Island Advance4d agoWhole story →HealthZohran Mamdaniflu season vaccination campaign
NYC Medicaid work requirements 2027: Here’s what you need to knowUp to 900,000 NYC Medicaid enrollees face coverage loss under new 2027 federal work requirements, prompting a citywide outreach and education effort.Staten Island Advance5d agoWhole story →GovernmentHealthmedicaid work requirements rollout
Federal health insurance premiums: 3 years of double-digit increasesFederal employees and retirees will see a 10.9% health insurance premium hike in 2027.Staten Island Advance5d agoWhole story →Healthfehb premium increase
Illinois woman billed $410 after leaving ER without treatmentAn Illinois woman left an ER after a long wait and no treatment, then received a $410 bill, raising questions about hospital billing.Staten Island Advance8d agoWhole story →Health
