Judith Graham reports for Kaiser Health News on several programs that offer free and low-cost benefits to help older adults cover the cost of basic needs. Today, millions of people are not taking...
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Most middle-income older adults will not be able to afford...
According to a new study by NORC at the University of Chicago, ten years from now, 11.5 million of the 16 million middle-income older adults might not be able to afford the long-term care they need...
Coronavirus: Get your flu shot early!
It’s important to get the flu shot every year, no matter how old you are. It’s particularly important for older adults. And, it is all the more important during this coronavirus pandemic. With...
Health care prices are rising, but not for Medicare
A new report by Altarum reveals that health care prices are once again increasing, for private payers, though not for Medicare. If there’s any good news for working people it’s that...
Hospitals find a lot wrong with Medicare Advantage
August 31 was the deadline for filing responses to the government’s request for information on Medicare Advantage. Thousands of individuals and organizations filed comments, including Just...
States plan to ensure access to top cancer care providers
Kara Hartnett writes for Modern Healthcare on two states that plan to ensure access to top cancer providers for their low-income residents. To date, Medicaid and state health insurance exchange...
Paying more for a Medicare Advantage plan is likely a waste
If you are choosing a Medicare Advantage plan, keep in mind that you are taking a big gamble: You can’t know whether it will cover the care you need when you need it. The star-rating system is...
For people with heart disease, polypills save lives
Heart disease is the number one killer. But, people who take their heart medicines are likely to thrive and survive. How to improve medication compliance? The New York Times reports that a polypill...
Ten ways to improve Medicare Advantage
Dear Secretary Becerra and Administrator Brooks-LaSure: Social Security Works, Just Care USA and Center for Health and Democracy are delighted that the Biden Administration seeks to protect older...
2022: Medicare Advantage facts and figures
The Kaiser Family Foundation just released a report on Medicare Advantage facts and figures for 2022. The report shows no additional premiums for most people in Medicare Advantage (MA), the private...