Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Critics have questioned why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA health plans — but almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform, TrumpRx, isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
The House approved a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with increased Republican support.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from a $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers.
Government documents show that federal regulators rarely warn plans that their networks of health providers are so skimpy they violate legal requirements.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene an ally during the shutdown for joining Democrats in demanding that Congress address high health care costs.
An extension of enhanced ACA tax credits appears unlikely, experts say, leaving millions of Americans facing potentially higher health plan costs in 2026.
Amid public forums and local cries for help, states are also talking with large health systems, technology companies, and others amid intensifying competition for shares of a $50 billion fund to improve rural health.
The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to between $149 and $350 per month in some cases, officials said.
Direct primary care has exploded in the last decade, going from 140 practices to nearly 3,000 in the U.S.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
Lori Hunt, a breast cancer survivor, says she "couldn't afford" health insurance without the subsidies she receives through the Affordable Care Act.
New self-service kiosks will allow Amazon's One Medical patients in Los Angeles to pick up their prescriptions.
The controversial Crowsnest annexation petition in Castle Pines has been withdrawn by the developer, as Castle Pines prepares to consider creating an annexation policy.
Erie officials say they may shut off water to homes that ignore irrigation restrictions, calling the move an "extraordinary" step as unseasonably warm weather strains the town's limited winter supply.
Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
The Colorado State women's basketball team is heading home after a disappointing loss in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night.
Officials on Colorado's Front Range are asking the public to be on the lookout for a man who police believe cut off his ankle monitor and is attempting to avoid imprisonment for crimes of sexual assault on a child.
The controversial Crowsnest annexation petition in Castle Pines has been withdrawn by the developer, as Castle Pines prepares to consider creating an annexation policy.
Erie officials say they may shut off water to homes that ignore irrigation restrictions, calling the move an "extraordinary" step as unseasonably warm weather strains the town's limited winter supply.
The Colorado State women's basketball team is heading home after a disappointing loss in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night.
Officials on Colorado's Front Range are asking the public to be on the lookout for a man who police believe cut off his ankle monitor and is attempting to avoid imprisonment for crimes of sexual assault on a child.
For Denver Water users, the Board of Water Commissioners will consider possible mandatory watering restrictions.
For Denver Water users, the Board of Water Commissioners will consider possible mandatory watering restrictions.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is planning to pick one lucky teenager in Colorado to sit in the pit during a live performance of the hit Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen."
The unusual season is changing how people use outdoor facilities and how the City of Aurora manages them.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway and Cabaret announced the 2026-2027 season on Tuesday.
On Friday, Denver broke a 119-year-old temperature record when it reached 81 degrees. The old record for March 20 was 80 degrees set in 1907.
Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
The Colorado State women's basketball team is heading home after a disappointing loss in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night.
The Colorado State University women's basketball team is headed to the Big Dance, as the Mountain West Champions are set to play in March Madness for the first time since 2016.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Colorado state Rep. Yara Zokaie says her relatives in Iran are struggling as the U.S. and Israeli's war with Iran continues.
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
On Thursday, Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert said she's against any additional funding for the war, stating that the nation needs to prioritize "America First policies right now."
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Two Colorado lawmakers have proposed a bill to address racial disparity when it comes to maternal mortality rates.
The federal class-action lawsuit claims that, for years, state officials have known that they're harming already vulnerable children by keeping them in detention, even after judges have said they should be released.
Colorado voters will decide whether transgender children can play sports with the gender that matches their gender identity or whether they'll be forced to play with other children of the same gender they were assigned at birth.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
The FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.
Mortgage rates, though still well below their level a year ago, have edged up since the Iran war erupted. Here's why.
Every 1-cent increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by $1.5 billion annually, one economist says.
One day after DIA's general counsel filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three of Mayor Mike Johnston's appointees -- alleging unethical and potentially illegal behavior, and claiming they were plotting to oust airport CEO Phil Washington -- one of the appointees, City Attorney Miko Brown, responded by saying of the claims in the lawsuit, "I know they're upsetting."
A woman whose aging mother was charged thousands of dollars to change a lock reached out to CBS Colorado in hopes that the station would help them get the money back.
A senior lawyer at Denver International Airport filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three top officials, claiming he was pushed out of his job after warning about possible alleged violations of law and more.
A CBS Colorado investigation has found Denver may now be subsidizing fire protection for neighboring cities -- despite deals that were supposed to save money -- as the city faces deep budget cuts and layoffs.
Eleven Denver City Council members voluntarily reimbursed the city for 2025 furlough days with reimbursement amounts ranging from $762.60 up to $1,969.92. Most of the council members' reimbursements were around $1,300.