health insurance

The possible Medicaid changes coming from the federal government could have serious effects to hospitals, the public and employers in Washtenaw County. That’s the message out of an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber discussion held Monday morning. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The state budget hasn’t been passed yet, but all indications are that it will include significant cuts to social safety net programs. That will have impacts throughout the community, including at The Corner Health Center in Ypsilanti. WEMU's David Fair checked in with the center's CEO, Alex Plum, and discussed how he is preparing for the known and the unknown.

Michigan public health advocates are painting a dark picture for what could happen to health care in the state under federal policy changes. Colin Jackson has more.

The Washtenaw County Health Department has released a report on the state of immigrant health in the county. The report provides critical information about challenges faced by many immigrants in navigating and accessing the health care system. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks to Washtenaw County Health Deputy Health Officer Ruth Kraut about recommendations to support the county’s immigrant community moving forward.

Washtenaw County health officials say President Trump’s recently passed and signed tax and spending cuts bill could lead to devastating impacts across the area. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor State Representative Carrie Rheingans was in Washington today for the reintroduction of the State-Based Universal Health Care Act. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Recent negotiations over health care coverage for workers represented by the Michigan Nurses Association and Michigan Medicine have failed. Now, the nurses’ union is prepared to go on strike. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Negotiators between the Ann Arbor School District and its teachers’ union will be meeting again next week to try and find a solution to the high cost of health insurance premiums. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The University of Michigan Health Plan will be expiring at the end of 2025 after a recent announcement from Michigan Medicine. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Ann Arbor teachers will be hearing the details about the new health care plans next week as their concerns about rising premium costs continue. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.