62 episodes

American health care is broken. But that doesn't mean it needs to break you. With the help of some friends, we can make sense of it all and come out stronger. Join Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate, each week on Care Talk as she brings policy experts to answer your questions on Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance, and more.
We help patients and families navigate America's health insurance and health care systems, and explain topics in-depth from how to fight medical bills to lowering the cost of healthcare in America. New episodes every Tuesday. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS FOR FUTURE EPISODES ‪(202) 838-6837‬.

Care Talk with Laura Packard Laura Packard

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

American health care is broken. But that doesn't mean it needs to break you. With the help of some friends, we can make sense of it all and come out stronger. Join Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate, each week on Care Talk as she brings policy experts to answer your questions on Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance, and more.
We help patients and families navigate America's health insurance and health care systems, and explain topics in-depth from how to fight medical bills to lowering the cost of healthcare in America. New episodes every Tuesday. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS FOR FUTURE EPISODES ‪(202) 838-6837‬.

    How to get charity care for hospital bills? w/ Jared Walker, Dollar For

    How to get charity care for hospital bills? w/ Jared Walker, Dollar For

    How can you apply for and receive charity care to help cover hospital medical bills? Special guest Jared Walker of Dollar For talks about applying for hospital charity care for medical bills and medical debt.
    Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Aleka Gürel from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions.
    This episode includes answers to:

    What to do if your family needs health insurance but you missed the open enrollment window to apply

    Problems accessing long-term specialists out-of-state through Medicaid

    I’ve been on Medicaid for a few years and have heard lots of people are losing coverage right now. What should be I doing to make sure I can stay covered?

    What’s the difference between a broker & a navigator for health insurance?

    How do you find a trustworthy broker?

    How do you handle insurance if you have a life change like a move, or family member changes?

    and more.
    New episodes of Care Talk every Tuesday, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
    Call or text your health insurance and health care questions in to (202) 838-6837 to get answers in future shows!

    • 26 min
    What's in the debt ceiling deal? w/ Tory Cross, Caring Across Generations

    What's in the debt ceiling deal? w/ Tory Cross, Caring Across Generations

    What's in the debt ceiling deal? Special guest Tory Cross from Caring Across Generations talks about the debt ceiling bill recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden, what’s in it, and how it will affect your care. Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices.
    New episodes of Care Talk every Tuesday, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
    Call or text your health insurance and health care questions in to (202) 838-6837 to get answers in future shows!

    • 21 min
    What happens if the U.S. government defaults on our debt? w/ Gideon Lukens, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities

    What happens if the U.S. government defaults on our debt? w/ Gideon Lukens, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities

    What happens if the U.S. government defaults on our debt? Gideon Lukens at Center on Budget & Policy Priorities talks about the debt ceiling limit and default crisis, and what’s at stake for our health care
    Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions.
    This episode includes answers to:

    What people (or communities of people) can do if they want insurance to cover more care?

    Why not put universal health care up for a vote?

    The public health emergency for covid is over. What happens now? How does this affect our health care?

    When will the US provide the type of healthcare the other 36 or so industrialized nations give its citizens?

    When does open enrollment start again? What should you do now if you don’t have health insurance coverage?

    and more.
    New episodes of Care Talk every Tuesday, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
    Call or text your health insurance and health care questions in to (202) 838-6837 to get answers in future shows!

    • 27 min
    How does the default crisis affect veterans' health care? w/ Naveed Shah, Common Defense

    How does the default crisis affect veterans' health care? w/ Naveed Shah, Common Defense

    How does the default crisis affect veterans' health care? Special guest Naveed Shah at Common Defense talks about the default crisis, what cuts could mean for veterans’ health care, and what happens if the U.S. government defaults on our debt.
    Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Aleka Gürel from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions.
    This episode includes answers to:

    What is open enrollment? 

    Who can get health insurance now, and who has to wait? 

    What should you do if you don’t have health insurance and aren’t eligible for a special enrollment period? 

    How do you figure out which insurance plan is best for your family?

    and more.
    New episodes of Care Talk every Tuesday, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
    Call or text your health insurance and health care questions in to (202) 838-6837 to get answers in future shows!

    • 24 min
    How does a Texas court case affect whether you get preventative care? w/ Cheryl Fish-Parcham, FamiliesUSA

    How does a Texas court case affect whether you get preventative care? w/ Cheryl Fish-Parcham, FamiliesUSA

    How does a Texas court case affect whether your health insurance covers preventative care? Cheryl Fish-Parcham at FamiliesUSA talks about the Texas court ruling on preventative care (Braidwood), and what’s next.
    Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and Zoid Finch from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions.
    This episode includes answers to:

    What is Medicaid Unwinding and what should you do if you are currently enrolled in Medicaid?

    What is the Medicaid Unwinding Special Enrollment Period?

    I have Florida Blue health insurance and can't see any specialists

    How do you find the best health insurance policy for your family, how do you choose between so many options? What should you be looking for?


    New episodes of Care Talk every Tuesday, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
    Call or text your health insurance and health care questions in to (202) 838-6837 to get answers in future shows!

    • 27 min
    What did Congress just do about the default crisis? w/ Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations

    What did Congress just do about the default crisis? w/ Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations

    What did Congress just do about the default crisis? Nicole Jorwic at Caring Across Generations talks about the default bill that the U.S. House just passed, and what the cuts would mean to Medicaid and our health care.
    Plus experts including stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from Health Sherpa answer your health care and health insurance questions.
    This episode includes answers to:

    How can I find a supplement plan that covers prescription drugs too?

    Don't you practically have to have no assets to qualify for Medicaid?

    I turn 65 on May of 2024. When will my Medicare start!

    If you have Medicaid for health insurance now, what should you be on the lookout for from your state? What do you do if you no longer qualify for Medicaid?

    If I am getting Social Security and Military pension can I get SSDI?


    New episodes of Care Talk every Tuesday, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
    Call or text your health insurance and health care questions in to (202) 838-6837 to get answers in future shows!

    • 24 min

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