Effective September 30, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began covering PrEP as a preventive service under Medicare Part B with no out-of-pocket costs. Preexposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective in reducing the risk of getting HIV. Previously, PrEP was only covered under Medicare Part D and included significant out-of-pockets costs. CMS’s […]
The Low-Income Subsidy, known as LIS or “Extra Help ” is a program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that provides financial assistance with Medicare Part D prescription drug costs including premiums and co-pays. Each year in September, some individuals with the LIS will receive notices from Medicare informing them that their LIS is […]
At Justice in Aging, we advocate for low-income older adults year-round, but Older Americans Month is an opportunity to reflect, dig deeper, and think about how our advocacy and unique legal expertise can advance equitable access to essential services for older adults who face the greatest barriers. Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads […]
“Hold the button and count slowly to ten,” I ordered, sternly but kindly, leaning into her right ear. At 90 years old, Grandma was almost completely hard of hearing in her left ear. She nodded and firmly pressed the life alert. We were practicing in case she needed help. Despite robust Medicaid home and community-based […]
We all know that handling one health insurance company can be a headache. Now, imagine juggling two at the same time. This is the reality for nearly 13 million older adults and people with disabilities who are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. Insufficient coordination of Medicare and Medicaid benefits contributes to confusion and roadblocks […]
Justice in Aging has created the Justice in Aging Data for Equity Fellowship in order to enhance our ability to use data to strengthen our policy analysis and advocacy in ways that advance equity. This innovative partnership with the Gerontology Institute’s LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston will provide annual support to a UMass Boston gerontology […]
The proportion of older adults in U.S. prisons nearly tripled between 1999 and 2016. Finding accessible, affordable housing is just one of the many unique challenges older adults face upon leaving prison or jail.
The staff at Justice in Aging compiled a list of books, podcasts, and films that have been significant to their understanding of AAPI cultures, histories, or their own AAPI heritage.
