With support from the John A. Hartford Foundation, the Center for Medicare Advocacy provides the following Fact Sheet to help Medicare nursing home beneficiaries and their families respond to unfair… read more →
Via CBS: Retirees have been hearing a steady drumbeat of warnings about the threat of high long-term health care expenses. Many articles about long-term care discuss strategies from the perspective… read more →
From the Center for Medicare Advocacy: More than 40 organizations whose missions are to promote access to affordable, high-quality health care and long-term services and supports for older adults, people… read more →
The Graham-Cassidy health care bill that will go to a vote next week would result in massive cuts to Medicaid and leave 32 million people without insurance. Whatever your feelings… read more →
“The Mighty” is a national disability-focused website that publishes real stories by real people facing real challenges. LRHP attorney Mary Frances Price was recently interviewed for an article on… read more →
Via the National Council on Aging: We need your voice TODAY to tell the Republican majority in Congress: DO NOT CUT MEDICAID. Call Congress now to protect Medicaid: 1-866-426-2631 You will be… read more →
Home health agencies will be required to become more responsive to patients and their caregivers under the first major overhaul of rules governing these organizations in almost 30 years. The… read more →
The Minnesota Department of Human Services strives to provide clear and factual information about the impacts of its programs and services to all state residents. DHS is analyzing the impact… read more →
The DHS is hosting a public forum entitled “Innovation, Coverage and Access: A Public Forum on the Repeal of the Affordable Care Act” on January 26. Join state health care… read more →
Medicare beneficiaries sometimes need skilled medical care to stay in their own homes, or as part of post-hospitalization rehabilitation. For example, an individual might need physical therapy to address a… read more →