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• Older Texans among those facing the largest price hikes for Affordable Care Act insurance

  November 12, 2025 12:03 PM

  Of all the topics 55-year-old Groves resident Theresa Hebert has discussed on her TikTok account @foolish_mortal999 over the past five years, nothing has brought in new viewers like her recent anxiety over expected Affordable Care Act health insurance price hikes. Not even her battle with breast cancer. “With the... more »

• Brownsville ACA recipient reacts to expiring health care tax credits Play Video

  November 11, 2025 3:46 PM

  Painting and peace, that’s what Brownsville resident Alix Flores finds in his backyard. "Right now, I'm retired, so I'm able to care for my mom, so that's kind of a part-time job that I have," Flores said. At 62-years-old, Flores doesn't qualify for Medicare. He relies on health... more »

• The federal government has shut down. Here’s what it means for Texas

  October 1, 2025 10:58 AM

  " The federal government has shut down. Here’s what it means for Texas " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The... more »

• Vote to end government shutdown fails in Senate as Democrats hold firm on health care demands

  October 1, 2025 10:58 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A vote to end the government shutdown hours after it began failed Wednesday, as Democrats in the Senate held firm to the party's demands to fund health care subsidies that President Donald Trump and Republicans refuse to provide. The tally showed cracks in the Democrats' resolve... more »

• Here are some effects of a government shutdown if Congress, Trump don't reach a deal

  September 30, 2025 2:20 PM

  The federal government is nearing a partial shutdown, with a range of effects on public services and the broader U.S. economy. Employee furloughs and potential layoffs would halt some government activities. Other functions — like NASA's space missions, President DonaldTrump's immigration crackdown and certain public health work at FDA... more »

• Vicente Gonzalez speaks out against ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ during Brownsville meeting Play Video

  August 14, 2025 10:43 PM

  Congressman Vicente Gonzalez met with members of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees to speak out against the “Big Beautiful Bill” that was signed into law on July 4. According to a news release from Gonzalez’s office, the bill has “damaging impacts” to South Texas families... more »

• South Texas Health System Edinburg es nombrado el mejor hospital regional de Texas

  July 30, 2025 2:26 PM

  South Texas Health System Edinburg ha sido nombrado "Mejor Hospital Regional de Texas para 2025-2026" por U.S. News & World Report, según un comunicado de prensa. El STHS es solo uno de los 504 hospitales del país y el único centro del sur de Texas que ha recibido esta... more »

• What to know about Texas ending in-state tuition for undocumented students

  June 14, 2025 2:31 PM

  " What to know about Texas ending in-state tuition for undocumented students " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief , The... more »

• Federal Trade Commission Warns of Health Care Fraud Callers Play Video

  November 13, 2019 5:27 PM

  WESLACO – The Federal Trade Commission sent out a health insurance consumer warning. With open enrollment in full swing for health coverage, the commission is asking those who are making changes to their plan to beware of possible crooked deals. “If anyone tries to sell you Medicare insurance,... more »

• Health Officials Warn About Genetic Testing Fraud Play Video

  August 12, 2019 9:07 PM

  WESLACO - Health officials are warning residents over genetic testing fraud, targeting Medicare recipients. Officials with the Texas Senior Medicare Patrol say residents shouldn’t give out their Medicare number to anyone that isn’t their doctor. They say across the country representatives with genetic testing companies are offering "free"... more »

• Hombre De Palmview Sentenciado Por Participación En Un Caso De Fraude A Medicare Play Video

  March 20, 2019 2:28 PM

  PALMVIEW: Un hombre de Palmview pasará más de cuatro años tras las rejas por su participación en un caso de fraude de Medicare que costó más de $ 830,000. Ivar Cantú, de 47 años, se declaró culpable de conspirar para cometer un fraude de atención médica en diciembre... more »

• BBB Warns of Self-Proclaimed Doctor after Personal Information Play Video

  May 7, 2018 10:13 PM

  EDINBURG – A self-proclaimed doctor is after personal information, which raises concerns for victims affected. Victor Armando Martinez now needs to watch his own back. The 64-year-old says he's weeks away from turning 65 years old and qualifying for Medicare benefits. He told CHANNEL 5 NEWS that hasn't kept the... more »

• New Medicare, Medicaid Cards Mailed Out to Recipients

  April 2, 2018 10:58 PM

  MCALLEN – On Monday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services began mailing out new cards to its recipients. A representative of the Better Business Bureau says if you aren’t careful during the mailing period you might still become a victim. Carlene Buck said warm weather brought her and her... more »

• Tips to Avoid Medicare Fraud Play Video

  October 14, 2017 5:44 PM

  RIO GRANDE VALLEY--Medicare open enrollment starts Sunday. The office of the inspector general for the Department of Health and Human Services is warning consumers to be on the lookout for medical identity theft. Medical identity theft happens when someone uses your personal information to make fraudulent health care claims. Thieves... more »