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Stimulus Gives Needed Boost to North Dakota Seniors

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Thursday, February 19, 2009   

Fargo, ND – AARP says the stimulus package passed by Congress and signed by the President will provide more than an economic boost, it will help protect North Dakota seniors from the economic downturn. North Dakota is slated to receive roughly $500 million, and best estimates find it will create 8,000 jobs across the state. The legislation also is expected to provide a safety net for North Dakota seniors.

AARP North Dakota executive director Janis Cheney says a $250 economic recovery payment was included for older Americans, veterans and people with disabilities.

"For a third of North Dakotans, their Social Security is their only source of income and Social Security makes up at least half of the income for over half of North Dakotans 65 and older. That kind of increase could be significant for some folks."

She says the current economic downturn has caused Medicaid caseloads to rise, so more Medicaid funding will be a big help to seniors - but that’s not all.

"We anticipate about a 500-thousand-dollar increase for North Dakota meals programs and we are also enthusiastic about additional money available for weatherization assistance. "

Since people on fixed incomes face choices as food costs increase and health care costs rise, adds Cheney, an increase in food stamps and other nutrition support is great news for North Dakota seniors.






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