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Cindy George

Houston, United States
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Covers:  personal finance, consumer health, health, medicine, health policy, public health, health innovation, Medicare, Medicaid, insurance
Houston Chronicle senior reporter. Past @NABJ Parliamentarian. Tweets #courts & #consumer news, #health, #faith, #race, #politics & #DST. @HoustonChron

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Cindy George – an experienced journalist, Pulitzer finalist and digital storyteller – is the Senior Personal Finance Editor at GoodRx.

She was among the Houston Chronicle staff members named in the entry for Hurricane Harvey coverage honored as a 2018 Pulitzer Prize finalist for Breaking News.

Previously, she served as assistant editor of the Texas Medical Center’s news operation and its monthly magazine, TMC Pulse. After joining the TMC — the world’s largest campus of medical care, research, …

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Medicare vs. Medicaid Plans: Eligibility Criteria And Benefits - GoodRx

Medicare vs. Medicaid Plans: Eligibility Criteria And Benefits - GoodRx

Medicaid and Medicare have similar names and are both government-funded healthcare plans. Learn about eligibi…

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How Much Medicare Costs: Premiums, Deductibles, Copays, and Coinsurance - GoodRx

How Much Medicare Costs: Premiums, Deductibles, Copays, and Coinsurance - GoodRx

Medicare out-of-pocket costs depend on your plan and coverage. Learn how much Medicare will cost you and othe…

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Do Cancer Patients Have Access to Free Wigs? - GoodRx

Do Cancer Patients Have Access to Free Wigs? - GoodRx

If you are being treated for cancer, you may be able to get a free wig through an organization. Learn about r…

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Alternatives to Medicaid: Insurance, State Programs and More - GoodRx

Alternatives to Medicaid: Insurance, State Programs and More - GoodRx

There are many alternatives to Medicaid to help cover medical expenses. Learn about some of the best options,…

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Emergency Medicaid Coverage Ending: What's It Mean for You? - GoodRx

Emergency Medicaid Coverage Ending: What's It Mean for You? - GoodRx

During COVID-19, Medicaid was expanded. However, those special rules are ending. Learn more about how this ad…

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What Is Medicaid? Unwinding, Eligibility, Cost, and Renewal - GoodRx

What Is Medicaid? Unwinding, Eligibility, Cost, and Renewal - GoodRx

Medicaid is a government program that provides free or low-cost health insurance to low-income families and i…

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Medicare now covers GLP-1s for weight loss: Here’s how to use the new Bridge program

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By Cindy George
| Vincennes Sun-Commercial Verified
Historically, Medicare could not cover medications solely for weight loss. For Medicare enrollees interested in GLP-1 and related medications, this meant facing hundreds of dollars in out-of-pocket costs every month. But that changed on July 1, 2026, with a new pilot program that offers Medicare prescription plan enrollees access to weight-loss medications for a $50 monthly copay.
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Medicare now covers GLP-1s for weight loss: Here’s how to use the new Bridge program

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By Cindy George
| The Anniston Star Verified
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Medicare now covers GLP-1s for weight loss: Here’s how to use the new Bridge program

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By Cindy George
| Laconia Daily Sun Verified
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