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Medicare Advantage Plans and Supplemental Benefits: Bridging the Data Gap for Equitable Access
Throughout the year, Medicare eligible individuals are bombarded with TV, print, and internet advertisements about extra benefits they can receive by joining plans. Yet, while

18 Recommendations for AAPI Month
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, like all heritage months, offers an opportunity to celebrate our identities and expand our understanding of cultures that


Being Poor is Hard Enough—Let’s Update SSI so People Have a Real Chance of Meeting Their Needs
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program turned 50 this October. It has lifted millions of older adults and people with disabilities out of poverty, but

How California Can Ensure Equitable Access to Home-Based Care Through Better Data
Vivian is a 77 year-old Vietnamese woman who had a stroke a couple years ago and now resides in a nursing facility in Alameda, California.


We Need a National Booster Campaign Aimed at Older Adults and Centered in Equity
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately targeted older adults, taking the life of 1 in 100 Americans over 65. The impacts are much worse in communities


Tips for Enhancing Access to Legal Help for Tribal Elders
When envisioning the core essentials for aging, adequate healthcare, nutrition services, accessible housing and sufficient income likely come to mind. “Access to legal assistance” should