Care Talk with Laura Packard: American Health Care Explained

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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