NCOA Low-Income Improvements Included in House Committees’ Medicare Part D Legislation
This week, two House committees passed legislation that includes NCOA proposals to make prescription drugs more affordable, particularly for low-income Medicare beneficiaries and those with high out-of-pocket costs. Since 2007, NCOA has led advocacy efforts to protect and improve the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS or Extra Help). LIS makes Part D affordable for […]
House Committee Steps up for Dignity in Aging Act
On Sept. 18, the House Committee on Education and Labor approved H.R. 4334, the Dignity in Aging Act of 2019. This bipartisan legislation reauthorizes the Older Americans Act (OAA) through 2024 and incorporates a number of improvements proposed by NCOA and its aging network partners. There’s a long way to go, but this is a big win for us.
ReadWhy we care about visits to Capitol Hill (and you should too)
Learn why visits to your members of Congress on Capitol Hill are an important part of visiting Washington, DC, and giving voice to the older adults you serve.
ReadNew Congress begins slowly, but seniors’ priorities remain on the docket
As the partial government shutdown extends into a fourth week and becomes the longest one on record, we continue to monitor the effects on benefits and services that older adults rely on.
ReadHow the Midterm Elections Will Affect Aging Policy
The results of the 2018 midterm elections will have significant implications on the nation’s public policy agenda over the next two years.
ReadStraight Talk for Seniors®: What Proposed Changes to the “Public Charge” Rule Could Mean for Senior Immigrants and Their Families
We took a look at how older adult immigrants and their families would be affected by proposed changes to the public charge rule.
ReadEvaluating Medicare’s New Tools for Open Enrollment
Just in time for Medicare Open Enrollment, Medicare.gov has three new web tools designed to help beneficiaries better understand and compare their coverage options. Should people with Medicare rely on the tools to pick a plan? Read our review.
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