It’s peak winter cold and flu season, which means, more than likely, someone in your family is feeling crummy right now. Here are three things to know when you’re seeking our care for common cold and flu symptoms.
Lost your health insurance? Consider these federally funded clinics
Many Americans are facing the new year newly uninsured. The good news is there are hundreds of community health centers around the country that specialize in offering affordable care, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.
Millions of soon-to-be uninsured Americans are looking for a ‘plan B’
In January, millions of Americans will face more costly premiums on their ACA health plans. Some will go without insurance, pay out of pocket to see doctors, and use special prescription drug plans.
Conservatives threaten Tennessee’s new protections for IVF and birth control
Tennessee has a new law on the books guaranteeing access to in vitro fertilization and birth control, but conservative lawmakers could have the policy in their crosshairs in the upcoming legislative session.
Full SNAP benefits should be available to Tennesseans by Thursday
After weeks of delays, about 700,000 Tennesseans are starting to get their full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits.
Empty EBT card? Nashville Farmers Market will still match your spending
Residents who have run out of money on their EBT cards can find some relief at the Nashville Farmers Market.
Tennessee gives food banks $5M, as SNAP recipients wait for benefits
Tennessee pulled some money from its savings to give food banks, in an effort to reduce the strain they’re seeing. Gov. Bill Lee authorized a $5M withdrawal, which averages out to about $7 per SNAP member.
Nashville finds first measles case since 2005 as vaccine exemptions gain popularity
Nashville has its first reported measles case in 20 years, and the infected person is now in isolation.
Health plan sticker shock arriving for 643,000 Tennesseans
Nearly 643,000 Tennesseans are now learning what they will have to pay if they want to keep their same health plan through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace in 2026.
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