The Daily Money: Expanded Medicaid coverage, free COVID tests to phase out

Expanded Medicaid coverage and free COVID tests and vaccines will end in 2023, federal officials told states, noting the health emergency is over. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW   Friday, February 10 Happy Friday! It's Paul Davidson bringing you the day's top stories ahead of Super Bowl weekend. The COVID-19 public health emergency that provided generous federal funding to subsidize care and insurance coverage for millions is ending May 11, the Biden administration told states Thursday. Some 15 million Americans who received Medicaid health coverage during the pandemic are at risk of losing it later this year. Also, private insurers will no longer be required to pay for home COVID tests. And vaccines and treatments will be free only until early summer. Since the Omicron surge a year ago, COVID cases have dropped 92% and deaths fell more than 80%. IRS to some Americans: Don't pay taxes – yet The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers in about 20 states to hold off filing their tax returns until the IRS determines how – or whether – they should report money they got from their states though special tax refunds or payments last year. The National Taxpayer Advocate criticized the IRS for waiting so long to address the issue. 📰More stories you shouldn't miss📰  Who is the richest person in the world? It's not Elon Musk anymore. Purina recalls some prescription dog food. U.S. officials identify two cases of pets getting sick. Medicare targets drug companies that hike prices above the rate of inflation.    Penalties will be collected. 🍔Today's Menu🍔  Dairy Queen is rolling out a new festive shake for St. Patrick's Day. The Under the Rainbow Shake mixes strawberry flavor and rainbow sprinkles with DQ's vanilla soft serve, whipped topping and more sprinkles. The chain is also bringing back its shamrock-colored Mint Brownie Blizzard Treat. About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer news from USA TODAY. We break down financial news and provide the TLDR version: how decisions by the Federal Reserve, government and companies impact you. Not making $100,000? Forget about buying a house in 40% of markets A family needed a qualifying income of at least $100,000 to afford a 10% down payment mortgage in 71 markets , up from 59 in the prior quarter. Medicare targets drug companies that raise prices above inflation rate Some Purina dog food recalled after reports of pets getting sick Why it's a big mistake to let restaurant rewards sit unused 'Hogwarts Legacy' promises magical RPG Tax season is here: When to file, forms you need and what to know Who is the richest person in the world? Elon Musk bumped from top. 'Woke' ChatGPT? Conservatives say AI chatbot is biased Lexus, Kia among the most dependable car brands, per J.D. Power study Unemployment claims increased last week but on average, numbers are...   Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102