Businesses should apply for federal relief to reduce retiree ins. costs, says Gov. Patrick
The program provides reimbursement to participating employment-based plans for a portion of the cost of health benefits for early retirees and their spouses, surviving spouses and dependents.
Medicare Advantage costs to be lower next year, say feds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 —
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that, on average, Medicare Advantage premiums will be 1 percent lower...
Medicare trustees report shows challenges ahead
The Medicare Trustees Report released today shows that while Medicare remains solvent longer than expected prior to passage of the Affordable Care Act, challenges...
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Governor Baker’s annual speech and budget reveals strong aging agenda for Massachusetts
Boston – Governor Charlie Baker delivered his State of the Commonwealth speech in January, and the next day filed his annual budget with the Legislature. Both actions contained good news for older people in Massachusetts.
State considers Silver Alert Response System
The legislation would create a new silver alert community response system, which would be used to alert public safety departments and private safety departments, when an adult with serious memory impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia is reported to a police department as a missing person.
Tribute to late aunt results in Mass. Guide to Nursing Home Care brochure
Within 24 hours of being admitted, Miller suffered a seizure and was brought to a hospital. When the hospital called the nursing home to report Miller was ready to return, the facility said it wouldn’t accept her back.
State department receives Alzheimer’s training grant
Boston - The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) recently announced it received a three-year, $600,000 grant for the Alzheimer’s Disease Supportive Services Program from the U. S. Administration on Aging (AOA). The grant will enable the agency to create a dementia-capable system of home and community-based services and supports.
Nearly 9 in 10 doubt Obama, GOP can break gridlock
By Jennifer Agiesta and Emily Swanson
WASHINGTON —
Americans may not agree on much lately, but one opinion is nearly universal: There’s almost no chance that...
Bay State 42nd state to enact long-term care ins. protections
BOSTON –
Yesterday, Gov. Deval Patrick signed Senate Bill No. 2359, An Act to Establish Standards for Long Term Care Insurance, into law — making...
