Senate rejects Medicare voucher program
By Andrew Taylor
WASHINGTON —
Joined by several moderate Republicans, Democrats controlling the Senate rejected a controversial House budget plan for turning Medicare into a voucher-like...
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.
Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15
With more benefits, better choices and lower costs, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is encouraging people with Medicare and their families...
Gov. Patrick unveils elder services budget
Governor Patrick today has proposed lifting the enhanced home care and home care line items in FY 15 by an additional $16.48 million, an...
Nyad celebrates historic swim from Cuba to Florida
By Jennifer Kay
KEY WEST, Fla. — The clocks Diana Nyad uses to time her training swims show that she is slower than she used...
Soaring generic drug prices draw Senate scrutiny
By Matthew Perrone
WASHINGTON —
Some low-cost generic drugs that have helped restrain health care costs for decades are seeing unexpected price spikes of up to...
Baypath offers support, services for the elder community
Region – One of the most daunting events that can rock a family is when it is apparent that a beloved elder is in need of help due to a medical, physical or emotional change. Compounding this problem is that one often does not know where to look for support, especially if the elder lives alone or far from family.
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...
GOP: Retirees should have larger stake in health, finances
Republicans in charge of the House are facing two unappealing options on the budget.
One is to lead with their chins and offer politically toxic cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and, perhaps, Social Security. Or, they could play it safe — but then endorse trillion-dollar deficits that would enrage their tea party backers.
Social Security commissioner to leave in February
WASHINGTON —
Social Security Commissioner Michael J. Astrue says he will step down in February after completing his six-year term. Astrue’s departure gives President Barack...