Episode Details

If Congress does not pass a budget or budget extension (continuing resolution) by March 14, the federal government will shut down. Alex Lawson of Social Security Works talks about the budget process, how government shutdowns work, and how it will affect you.

Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Rachel Madley from Center for Health & Democracy, and Louise Norris of healthinsurance.org answer your American health insurance and health care questions on Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance and more.

This episode includes what to do when your health insurance company denies needed medical imaging, loopholes that let rich people avoid paying their fair share of Medicare taxes, a Congressman's friend is facing medical debt because chemotherapy was not covered with an out of pocket maximum, and more about the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period which continues through March 31st.

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