‘My autistic son had no safety net when in crisis’

‘My autistic son had no safety net when in crisis’

Family handout Declan Morrison’s father said the 26-year-old had enjoyed listening to birdsong at twilight The family of a man who died after he repeatedly banged his head against a wall in a mental health suite said there was no “safety net” for people with their son’s needs. Declan Morrison, 26, from Cambridge, was autistic, … Read more

Americans are paying more than ever for health insurance. Denials add to their pain.

Americans are paying more than ever for health insurance. Denials add to their pain.

Health insurance costs are far outpacing inflation, leaving more consumers on the hook each year for thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses. At the same time, some insurers are rejecting nearly 1 in 5 claims. That double whammy is leaving Americans paying more for coverage yet sometimes feeling like they’re getting less in return, experts … Read more

Trump has flip-flopped on abortion policy. His appointees may offer clues to what happens next

Trump has flip-flopped on abortion policy. His appointees may offer clues to what happens next

CHICAGO — As Donald Trump’s Cabinet begins to take shape, those on both sides of the abortion debate are watching closely for clues about how his picks might affect reproductive rights policy in the president-elect’s second term. Trump’s cabinet picks offer a preview of how his administration could handle abortion after he repeatedly flip-flopped on … Read more