Senior Issues
Thursday, March 28, 2024
AARP AZ cites impacts of APS rate increase
Earlier this month, a new Arizona Public Service rate hike went into effect and one senior advocacy group said those on a fixed income may struggle …
Thursday, March 28, 2024
GOP proposal threatens cuts to MA Social Security benefits
Congressional Republicans' proposed changes to Social Security have advocates for Massachusetts beneficiaries concerned about the future of the key sa…
Thursday, March 28, 2024
NY senior advocates see advantages to dual-use special needs plans
Senior and older adult advocates in New York find certain health care plans are helping people get the best bang for their buck. Dual-eligible …
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Unique government health plans try to find an audience
Medicare and Medicaid are key sources of health coverage for many Americans and some people qualify for assistance under both programs. With lagging …
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Assembly considers grants to assist MD family caregivers
Advocates are calling on Maryland lawmakers to fund a grant program to help family caregivers. A 2021 study indicated about 760,000 family …
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Possible cuts to Social Security come back into focus
Congress just avoided a partial government shutdown by approving a budget through the end of September, but a new blueprint is renewing debate about …
Advocates urge VA governor to sign prescription-drug affordability bill
With the approval of the Virginia General Assembly, a bill reducing prescription drug prices is sitting on Gov. Glenn Youngkin's desk. The bill …
ME social workers, educators seek end to state licensing exam
Social workers in Maine say the state's required licensing exam is biased and contributing to a shortage of workers in the field. Data show …
WY purged 86,000 voters, must re-register for presidential election
More than 86,000 Wyoming voters have been purged from voter rolls, thanks to a state law requiring county clerks to remove people who did not vote in …
Advocates for Alzheimer's patients seek more help from CT lawmakers
People who support those with Alzheimer's disease are in Hartford today, asking Connecticut lawmakers to do more for families facing the brain …
Spring means 'out with the old' – unless you can't part with clutter
Spring is often a time many of us get rid of unwanted stuff, but one New Mexico expert says that's harder than it sounds for people addicted to …
In making MN roads safer, law change sought for safety course
Traffic deaths are trending higher in Minnesota this year after a decline the previous year. Groups pushing for safer roads are convinced a small …