From DC is Justice in Aging's weekly roundup of national news and resources about issues impacting older adults. In this week's edition: wide-ranging executive orders issued by the Trump Administration, information about how you can tell Congress not to cut Medicaid, and more.
From DC is Justice in Aging's weekly roundup of national news and resources about issues impacting older adults. In this week's edition: how to take action to protect Medicaid from cuts under new congressional leadership, guidance on Medicare Advantage flex cards, and more.
Get this week’s @justiceinaging updates, including the Continuing Resolution funding key programs, HUD’s 2024 homelessness data, a court ruling on nursing facility rights, the Social Security Fairness Act, and more!
The blog provides an overview of four new Medicaid demonstration waivers that were issued last year to allow Medicaid beneficiaries in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Oregon to receive traditional health care services.
Get this week’s @justiceinaging updates, including the fight to preserve CARES Act eviction protections, HUD’s new eviction rule, HHS language access guidelines, CMS LTSS report, and more!
Get this week’s @justiceinaging updates, including federal guidance clarifying that Medicare Advantage cards don’t affect SNAP eligibility, amicus briefs filed in two important cases impacting transgender older adults, and more:
Approximately 1.4 million Medicare enrollees received notices this fall that they may lose help paying for medications through the Low-Income Subsidy, also known as LIS or “Extra Help.” It is extremely important for individuals who receive a notice from Medicare about their LIS ending to reapply for LIS coverage as soon as possible to ensure they continue to receive assistance with Part D drug costs in 2025. Individuals not eligible for LIS may want to consider choosing a different Part D plan that is more affordable.
