The annual report by the trustees who oversee Medicare and Social Security, led by Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, gives backers of the new health care law evidence of a positive impact on government entitlement programs, but it also undercuts the findings with a host of caveats.
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Health reform begins savings for Medicare
Posted on 03 August 2010.
Medicare will save about $8 billion by the end of next year, and as much as $575 billion over the rest of the decade, the report said.
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Bill to shield elder homeowners on Gov. Patrick’s desk
Posted on 30 July 2010.
BOSTON (AP) _ A bill designed to boost foreclosure protections for renters and older homeowners is headed to Gov. Deval Patrick’s desk. The Massachusetts Senate has given final approval to the bill that would bar tenants from being arbitrarily evicted from foreclosed properties and toughen consumer protections for seniors considering reverse mortgage agreements. The bill [...]
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Local woman left in recliner dies on 81st birthday
Posted on 30 July 2010.
Five family members who lived with her face various elderly abuse charges and could see upgraded charges.
State considers Silver Alert Response System
Posted on 29 July 2010.
The legislation would create a new silver alert community response system, which would be used to alert public safety departments and private safety departments, when an adult with serious memory impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia is reported to a police department as a missing person.
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Timeline shows when major changes take place in health law
Posted on 16 July 2010.
“By finding out about what’s in the new law and when the various provisions go into effect, you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family,” said Deborah Banda.
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