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NCOA Network of Benefits Enrollment Centers Expands to 43 States

Twenty-five new organizations have joined the NCOA’s national network of Benefits Enrollment Centers, providing personalized assistance to low-income Medicare beneficiaries to access programs that help pay for health care, prescriptions, food, utilities, and more.

NCOA Statement on Proposed Regulations Adding Step Therapy to Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D

NCOA statement on the harm proposed regulations could do to Medicare beneficiaries if CMS allows step therapy in Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D.

NCOA Statement on the Proposed ‘Public Charge’ Rule Change

A statement from James Firman, President and CEO of NCOA in response to the ‘public charge’ rule change posted today in the Federal Register.

NCOA Awarded Grant from the Anthem Foundation to Bring Aging Mastery® to Thousands of Older Adults

8,000 older adults in new and underserved communities will have access to Aging Mastery because of a 2-year, $4 million grant from the Anthem Foundation.

For Fifth Time, NCOA CEO Named to NonProfit Times’ Power & Influence Top 50

James Firman, President and CEO of NCOA, today was named one of the The NonProfit Times’ 2018 Power & Influence Top 50.

NCOA Statement on the introduction of the Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs for Seniors Act

NCOA Statement on the introduction of the Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs for Seniors Act.

New Research Shows Diabetes Self-Management Workshop Improves Health Outcomes and Saves $3 in Health Costs for Every $1 Spent

Research published this week in the Journal of Medical Internet Research demonstrates that the digital self-management program Better Choices, Better Health–Diabetes can help health insurers save an average of $815 in health care costs per person with diabetes in the year after the program, realizing a ROI of $3 for every $1 spent on the workshop.

Take Action Now: Form Letters from Social Security Administration Alerting Medicare Beneficiaries to Savings Programs are not a Scam

Medicare beneficiaries across the country will soon find letters in their mailboxes from the SSA alerting them to programs that could help pay their out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Report Finds Major Flaws, Needed Improvements in the Federal Medicare Shopping Tool

When it comes to making health care insurance decisions, older Americans are told they can depend on the Medicare Plan Finder (MPF) to get reliable and accessible information. In fact, a new report finds that the federal government’s online tool to help Medicare beneficiaries and others obtain information and make decisions about coverage options in fee-for-service and Medicare Parts C and D is not delivering on that promise.

NCOA Statement on SNAP Work Requirement Changes in the Draft Farm Bill

NCOA statement on SNAP work requirement changes in the draft Farm Bill.

NCOA Expands Network Dedicated to Connecting Seniors to Benefits

Recently, NCOA added 20 new BECs, allowing low-income Medicare beneficiaries in 69 communities across 36 states to get personalized assistance enrolling in programs that pay for health care, prescriptions, food, utilities, and more.

In Senate Testimony, NCOA Offers Steps to Navigate Aging

Chief Strategy Officer Anna Maria Chávez shared NCOA’s insights and solutions for aging well with the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging.

NCOA Statement on Passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Statement from NCOA President and CEO, James Firman, on passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Five New Members Join NCOA Board of Directors

A new chair and powerful leaders of business, branding, and advocacy bring experience and influence to the NCOA Board.

NCOA Statement on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Statement from NCOA President and CEO, James Firman, on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

NCOA Celebrates 10 Years of Falls Prevention Awareness Day

Ten years ago, the NCOA and a coalition of organizations created Falls Prevention Awareness Day to encourage people to prevent falls. In the first decade, more than 14 million people have participated in events across the country.

NCOA CEO Honored with Katie Beckett Award

NCOA President and CEO Jim Firman becomes 6th recipient of the Katie Beckett award from NASUAD.

NCOA Statement on the 2017 Medicare Trustees Report

NCOA Statement on the Senate Health Care Bill

NCOA Statement on how the Senate health care bill will hurt America’s seniors.

NCOA Assumes Chair of the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations

This week, NCOA assumed the role of Chair of the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations, a coalition of 70 nonprofit organizations representing millions of older adults.

Not a Scam: Social Security Letters Alert Medicare Beneficiaries to Health Care Savings Programs

The Social Security Administration is sending millions of letters to Medicare beneficiaries who may be eligible for savings programs. The letters are not a scam and the programs could provide needed assistance.

NCOA Statement on the Trump Administration Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposal

Statement from James Firman, President and CEO of NCOA, on the Trump Administration Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposal.

NCOA Statement on the House Passage of the American Health Care Act (AHCA)

Statement from Howard Bedlin, NCOA Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy, on the House passage of the American Health Care Act.

NCOA Hires Award-Winning Leader to Amplify the Real Story of Aging

Anna Maria Chávez joins as Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President for External Affairs.

National Council on Aging Research Highlights Need for Greater Awareness of Home Equity Products Among Older Homeowners and Financial Advisors

Older homeowners have financial worries, but most do not see their home equity as a tool for greater retirement security, according to new NCOA research.

NCOA Statement on the Trump Administration Budget Blueprint

A statement from NCOA President and CEO James Firman on the Trump Administration Budget Blueprint.

NCOA Statement on the American Health Care Act

Statement from James Firman, NCOA President and CEO, on the American Health Care Act.

Seniors on Fixed Incomes Can Find Help with Rising Costs

Programs that older adults rely on like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security could undergo changes this year that would affect their expected budgets. The recently updated BenefitsCheckUp.org is the go-to resource to see if an older adult qualifies for more than 2,500 Federal, state, and private programs.