Medicare’s basic monthly premium unchanged in 2015
WASHINGTON —
The Medicare “Part B” premium that most older people pay for outpatient care will stay the same in 2015 — $104.90 a month.
The...
AARP Mass. director credits membership with legislative wins
By Brian Goslow
Mike Festa has a lot of experience serving the state’s aging community. He assumed the post of AARP Massachusetts’ state director in...
Senators: Widen Medicaid program for frail seniors
By Hope Yen
WASHINGTON —
More than a dozen U.S. senators from both parties are calling on the Obama administration to broaden a Medicaid program for...
Social Security resumes mailing benefit statements
WASHINGTON —
The Social Security Administration has resumed mailing statements to workers letting them know the estimated benefits they will get when they retire, the...
Older Americans struggle with student debt
By Kimberly Heflin
WASHINGTON —
Rosemary Anderson could be 81 by the time she pays off her student loans. After struggling with divorce, health problems and...
Mass. House kills Spouse As Caregiver Bill
The spouse as caregiver bill, S. 2277 died in the final hours of the legislative session on Beacon Hill on July 31. The House...
Massachusetts lawmakers pass Adult Guardianship Act
BOSTON —
Massachusetts crossed a major hurdle yesterday when the House of Representatives passed the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (UAGPPJA). If...
Medicare, Social Security living on borrowed time
WASHINGTON —
Medicare’s financial future is looking brighter despite a growing wave of baby boomers reaching retirement.
Getting relief from a slowdown in health care spending,...
MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time
By Rodrique Ngowi
CAMBRIDGE —
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing an audio reading device to be worn on the index finger of...
Massachusetts ranks 18th for long-term care supports
BOSTON —
Massachusetts ranks 18th nationwide when it comes to meeting the long-term care needs of older residents, but AARP warns more must be done,...
