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Unfortunately, the answer is no, at least in terms of what the candidates are saying (and not saying) in the debates and stump speeches, on the campaign trail and elsewhere.

Those who have been following the Republican debates have heard ...

This guest editorial is provided by the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys.

Legal problems that affect elders are growing in number. Elder Law encompasses many different fields of law; among them are:

Medicaid
Medicare claims/appeals
Social security and ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that up to 10,000 Medicare patients with chronic conditions will now be able to get most of the care they need at home under a new demonstration

Created by the Affordable Care Act, the new Independence at Home Demonstration greatly expands the scope of in-home services Medicare beneficiaries can receive, and participation in the Demonstration is voluntary for Medicare beneficiaries.

CMS will ...

It’s that time of year. While the Presidential candidates battle it out in debates and polls and campaign ads, Congress has been slicing and dicing the federal budget. Unfortunately, many dramatic cuts and spending freezes having a direct impact ...

In a mid-December post, SeniorHousingNews.com reviewed senior living industry highlights from 2011 and insights about what to expect in 2012. Some anticipate that healthcare reform will be a driving force behind future changes; others surmise that adjustments to Medicare and Medicaid ...

The 2011 open enrollment (the time where Medicare beneficiaries can drop their coverage and switch to another plan) deadline for Medicare Advantage plans and Part D prescription drug coverage will be earlier this year than in years past. Enrollment starts on ...

Medicare and Medicaid cuts are still on the table, but a new report from SeniorHousingNews.com shares some good news from Washington: the House Appropriations Committee’s fiscal year 2010 funding bill for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) included a 50% ...

The short answer is yes, provided you meet eligibility requirements. Get all the specifics in a newly updated booklet (available in PDF form here) from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Those currently evaluating home care options for a ...

Fewer Americans are choosing nursing homes for senior care, even as the number of older citizens is dramatically increasing: census data indicates an 18.1% increase among those ages 65-69, and an 8.7% jump in the 70+ age range, while a Brown University report ...

Freebie alert! A free guide to the changes in Medicare created by the Affordable Care Act is available from Consumer Reports.

The 15-page guide can be downloaded in PDF format or can be ordered by phone (toll-free 1-855-CR-GUIDE). “Medicare: 6 ...