More Americans are tapping benefits earlier than ever — but what’s driving this trend, and is it the right move?

In June, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will name the participating states for the agency’s new Cell and ...

Attorneys general in 19 states, including Illinois, and Washington, D.C., are challenging cuts to the U.S. Health and Human Services agency.

Moderate and battleground-district Republicans are publicly warning party leaders not to go too far in overhauling the safety net.