Seniors to Seniors: Informing Health Reform

12/19/2012

A new video from LeadingAge that introduces Alma, an 83-year-old woman whose journey from home to hospital, to rehabilitation and back to home is assisted by technology.

Worth a watch...

The full version of High-Tech Aging: Improving Lives Today, a video from the LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies.

09/22/2010

The White House is hosting a health reform conference call for seniors on Sept. 23, 2010, at 11:30 a.m.

Vice President Biden and HHS Secretary Sebelius will cover how the new health reform law affects Medicare and take questions from seniors.

Please participate by calling: (888) 455-9735

On Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at 11:30 a.m., the White House and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are hosting a national conference call to discuss how the Affordable Care Act helps seniors on Medicare by lowering the cost of prescription drugs and providing free preventative b...

05/25/2010

Find out how to protect yourself from Medicare fraud. Look in your mailboxes this week for Medicare's info on how the new health care law affects YOU. (Spread the word...)

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that, during the last week of May, Medicare beneficiaries across the country should begin receiving copies of a brochure “Medicare and the New Health Law – What it Means for You” in their mailboxes. ...

05/24/2010

Medicare to Beneficiaries: Check Your Mailboxes This Week For Info on New Health Law. (Great news for people on Medicare who want to understand how the new health law affects their coverage!)

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that, during the last week of May, Medicare beneficiaries across the country should begin receiving copies of a brochure “Medicare and the New Health Law – What it Means for You” in their mailboxes. ...

05/17/2010

Seniors to Seniors is your source for information about the new health care law. We've just posted a new fact sheet from AARP's Public Policy Institute that explains how the new health care law helps expand health insurance coverage and makes insurance more affordable.

This new fact sheet from AARP’s Public Policy Institute explains how the new health care law helps expand health insurance coverage and makes insurance more affordable.

05/17/2010

Seniors to Seniors is your source for information about the new health care law. We've just posted a new fact sheet from AARP's Public Policy Institute that discusses how the new law helps address the burden of long-term care costs.

The Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program was created by the new health care law to address the financial challenges many American households face when confronted with the high cost of long-term services and supports. ...

05/13/2010

The new health care law provides new resources to crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse–This should save Medicare billions of $$$. Read the Associated Press story that outlines how the new health care law gives the government new tools and new resources for fighting waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare.

05/13/2010

Are you wondering how your access to Medicare Advantage might change under health reform? Read this new fact sheet from AARP's Public Policy Institute to learn how the new health care law affects Medicare Advantage plans. And encourage your friends to "friend" Seniors to Seniors to keep up with the health care developments!

Are you wondering how your access to Medicare Advantage might change under health reform? Read this new fact sheet from AARP’s Public Policy Institute to learn how the new health care law affects Medicare Advantage plans.

05/11/2010

Want to know what's really in the health bill? Seniors to Seniors just posted a summary of key provisions that affect older persons and people with special needs. This summary was prepared by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA)

This document, prepared by the National Academy of ElderLaw Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA) explains how key provisions in the new health care law affect older adults and persons with special needs.

05/07/2010

Seniors and Health Reform–Is It Really As Bad As They Say It Is? (Help us spread the word! Please copy and post this on your profile.)

Despite the fear mongers’ claims, Medicare benefits will not be cut to pay for covering the uninsured. Read about this, and more, in this publication from the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare.

05/03/2010

Find out how the new health care law can help you NOW! Check out the new HHS fact sheet on high risk pools for people who haven't been able to buy insuarnce, as well as AARP's new fact sheet on preventive services in Medicare. www.seniorstoseniors.org

04/30/2010

Wondering how the new health care law affects Medicare Advantage Plans? Find out at http://seniorstoseniors.org/in-the-bill/

Find out how the new health care law closes the Medicare Part D coverage gap, or “doughnut hole” by 2020–and what savings you can get this year. It’s all explained in this fact sheet from AARP’s Public Policy Institute.

04/30/2010

Find out how the new health care law closes the Medicare Part D coverage gap, or “doughnut hole” by 2020–and what savings you can get this year.

Find out how the new health care law closes the Medicare Part D coverage gap, or “doughnut hole” by 2020–and what savings you can get this year. It’s all explained in this fact sheet from AARP’s Public Policy Institute.

04/23/2010

AARP just released A User's Guide to Health Care Reform. Get the facts and check it out!!

The AARP Bulletin has just released a User’s Guide to Health Care Reform, including 10 things you need to know about the new law…and more!