National Journal: Advocates Fear Medicaid Cuts are on the Way (March 28, 2021) The threat to Medicaid coverage for things like dental care, certain breast-cancer “Advocates Fear Medicaid Cuts are on the Way”
Category: Health Care Defense
Aging and Older Adults in the Time of COVID-19
Peace and Social Justice Radio Show: Aging and Older Adults in the Time of COVID-19 (June 5, 2020) Justice in Aging Senior Staff Attorney Claire “Aging and Older Adults in the Time of COVID-19”
FAQ: Low-Income Subsidy (“Extra Help”) for Dual Eligibles Receiving Home and Community-Based Services
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) enables full-benefit dual eligibles who receive certain Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) to receive Medicare Part D covered drugs “FAQ: Low-Income Subsidy (“Extra Help”) for Dual Eligibles Receiving Home and Community-Based Services”
FAQ: Five Frequently Asked Questions About the Health Care Rights Law and Proposed Changes
The Trump Administration has published a proposed rule to eliminate key nondiscrimination protections under the Health Care Rights Law (Section 1557 of the Affordable Care “FAQ: Five Frequently Asked Questions About the Health Care Rights Law and Proposed Changes”
Issue Brief: Older Immigrants and Medicare
Accessing the Medicare program as an older immigrant can be a complex and confusing process – especially when an immigrant is not a citizen, has “Issue Brief: Older Immigrants and Medicare”
Free Webinar: California Legislative and Budget Proposals that Affect Low-Income Older Adults
When: Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 3pm-4pm PT Join us for a discussion of California budget and legislative proposals this year that could make concrete “Free Webinar: California Legislative and Budget Proposals that Affect Low-Income Older Adults”
Fact Sheets: California Senior Legislative Package 2019
California legislators have introduced a number of budget and legislative proposals that, if enacted, would work together to improve the health and long-term care system “Fact Sheets: California Senior Legislative Package 2019”
Report: Older Women & Poverty
Because of structural inequities that impact women more than men, a significant percentage of older women are struggling to stay out of poverty. There are “Report: Older Women & Poverty”
Free Webinar: The Impact of Medicaid Work Requirements on Family Caregivers and Older Adults
When: Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 10am – 11 am PT/ 1 pm -2pm ET. Medicaid is an important source of health insurance coverage for “Free Webinar: The Impact of Medicaid Work Requirements on Family Caregivers and Older Adults”
Issue Brief: Medicaid Work Requirements and Family Caregivers
Medicaid Work Requirements can cause family caregivers to lose their health coverage, putting their health and the health of the older adults they care for “Issue Brief: Medicaid Work Requirements and Family Caregivers”