Category Archives: Elder Law

Census releases Facts for Features on Older Americans

Its always a good idea to brush up on the facts: Older Americans Month: May 2009 A meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens resulted in President John F. Kennedy designating May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month, encouraging the… … Continue reading

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Big part D plans wont cover brand-name drugs in donut hole

The gap in Medicares prescription drug coverage is looking deeper. For the second time in two years, a major insurer that covered brand-name drugs in the doughnut hole has said its losing money on the drug plan and pulling it… … Continue reading

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NAELA and AARP Host Free Aging in America Webcast on Oct. 30

October 21, 2008 — With a massive Baby Boomer population approaching retirement age and the current economic squeeze impacting American wallets, advanced long-term care planning is now more crucial than ever. To help educate families on these senior issues, the… … Continue reading

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“Private” Medicare plans are no deal for seniors–or taxpayers

When the federal government implemented the Medicare prescription drug, or Part D, plan in January 2006, the focus was to provide beneficiaries with drug coverage, something previously available only through private supplemental plans. But the government also allowed private insurance… … Continue reading

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Advocacy for limited-English-proficient seniors

The Shriver National Center on Poverty Law has just published “What You Need to Know About Advocacy for Limited-English-Proficient Elders” Growing numbers of limited-English-proficient senior citizens frequently encounter language barriers when attempting to access government services and programs. Older people… … Continue reading

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