Medicaid is intended to offer government assistance to low-income earners for health expenses — but in at least 20 states, some funds go to social services, including housing for the homeless.

The cost of living index here is a whopping 193.3, which means everything from groceries to housing costs a lot more than in most other states. Here’s a quick breakdown of some costs in Hawaii: ...

Not all health care leaders – or even homelessness experts – believe housing is the best use of Medicaid money, especially for a safety-net program that faces routine criticism for failing to ...

How much does health care cost today? The United States spent $4.87 trillion on health care in 2023, according to an analysis by KFF. That’s $14,570 per person.

Experian defines cost of living as the necessary expenses to get by. This includes housing, food, utilities, transportation, health care and taxes.

A new report found St. Cloud's cost of living slightly below the national average, though outpacing other Minnesota cities.

Housing The high cost of housing in Colorado is hitting families hard. The latest data shows that 20,000 children in Colorado experienced homelessness in 2022-23.

“Housing is health care, and I think we really need to start treating it as such,” she said. The Solid Ground apartment building in Lakewood on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.