HHS releases ‘National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers’

HHS releases ‘National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers’

From HHS.gov —  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Sept. 21, through its Administration for Community Living, released the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. It highlights nearly 350 actions the federal government will take to...
Medicare uses big hammer to fix dialysis: payment system

Medicare uses big hammer to fix dialysis: payment system

From STATNews.com —  By Isabella Cueto —  Chronic kidney disease, already a problem affecting millions of Americans, is only expected to become more prevalent as the country ages. For those with end-stage disease, a transplant is the ideal treatment, but dialysis is...
Students with disabilities often overlooked in gifted programming

Students with disabilities often overlooked in gifted programming

From DisabilityScoop.com —  By Jo Napolitano, The 74 —  Gifted programming, already uneven across the country and prone to racial discrimination, has yet another blind spot: twice exceptional students. These advanced learners, who may also receive special education...
Social Security benefits hike could average $1,800 from 2023 COLA

Social Security benefits hike could average $1,800 from 2023 COLA

From the Detroit Free Press —  By Susan Tompor —  A bigger inflation-boosted Social Security check and, yes, hope for some relief from the headaches caused by high prescription drug costs are on the horizon. And for many retirees, the budget relief can’t be...
Medicaid expanding offerings for children with severe needs

Medicaid expanding offerings for children with severe needs

From DisabilityScoop.com —  By Michelle Diament — Federal Medicaid officials are issuing new guidance aimed at making it easier for children with complex medical conditions like severe autism and cerebral palsy to access the care they need, even if that means crossing...
Watchdogs attack Medicare Advantage for denying care, overcharging

Watchdogs attack Medicare Advantage for denying care, overcharging

From Kaiser Health News — By FRED SCHULTE — Congress should crack down on Medicare Advantage health plans for seniors that sometimes deny patients vital medical care while overcharging the government billions of dollars every year, government watchdogs told a House...
Let’s stop blaming scam victims, new AARP report says

Let’s stop blaming scam victims, new AARP report says

From AARP.com — By Christina Ianzito — “Several People Scammed Out of Purchasing New Apartment in Miami Beach” “Americans Swindled in $13M Wine Investment Scam” These are recent news headlines about victims of fraud. What they share: language...