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The Medicaid expansion in 41 states that began a decade ago has helped low-income workers in numerous ways. Millions have gained health insurance for the first time under the program, which saves lives, stabilizes family finances, and adds a second layer of insurance to poor retirees’ Medicare coverage. The expansion has also benefited the disabled,…
The purpose of federal disability benefits is to provide financial support to people who are impaired and can’t earn a living. But if they can work, the government wants to encourage them. Striking the right balance is tricky when setting a limit on how much a beneficiary who works is permitted to earn under t…
