Social Security raise to be among lowest in years
WASHINGTON —
For the second straight year, millions of Social Security recipients, disabled veterans and federal retirees can expect historically small increases in their benefits...
Federal funding finally frees up Home Care wait list
The funding released was half of what the home care program lost in the early summer, when the supplemental federal funds were delayed by Republican members in the House of Representatives.
Obama administration proposes raise for Alzheimer’s research
WASHINGTON —
The Obama administration is increasing spending on Alzheimer’s research — planning to surpass half a billion dollars next year — as part of a...
Westborough’s Kate Donaghue announces campaign for new state representative seat
By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Westborough resident and community activist Kate Donaghue announced in January that she will run for State Representative in the...
Analysis: GOP gets its turn on Medicare hot seat
The GOP budget expected to go to the full House this week would remake health care programs for the elderly and the poor that have been in place for nearly half a century.
GOP senators to hold up Social Security nominee
By Stephen Ohlemacher
WASHINGTON —
President Barack Obama's pick to head the Social Security Administration could be stalled over the agency's handling of a $300 million computer...
Competition cuts down Medicare fraud
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
WASHINGTON —
A yearlong experiment with competitive bidding for power wheelchairs, diabetic supplies and other personal medical equipment produced $200 million in savings...
Timeline shows when major changes take place in health law
“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.
Labor officials release new rules on 401(k) fees
Workers with a 401(k) retirement account will soon know exactly how much they’re paying in fees.
AARP urges Gov. Patrick to put consumers first
BOSTON –
In response to the Fiscal Year 2013 state budget, passed yesterday by the Massachusetts House and Senate, Bill Johnston-Walsh, state director of AARP...
