seniors

The state temporarily paused enrollment in a health care program for immigrant seniors because spending again far exceeded estimates

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By JERRY NOWICKINews of the Illinois capitaljnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration will suspend enrollment in the state-sponsored health care program for some immigrants 65 and older starting November 6 – implementation of the plan has previously announced to limit spending on the program. It’s an expected move the administration announced … Read more

Biden drug tax on seniors

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The Biden Drug Tax on Seniors

The erroneously titled ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ (IRA) contained a winding provision that would tax seniors on prescription drugs. The IRA does all this in the name of ‘senior discounts’ – double talk about healthcare. The Biden administration has introduced a policy that sounds good but actually hurts seniors. Remember President Obama’s false promise ‘if you … Read more

Bennet, Tillis, Wyden introduce bill to improve health care access, protect seniors from unexpected costs – by Jan Wondra – Ark Valley Voice

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Bennet, Tillis, Wyden introduce bill to improve health care access, protect seniors from unexpected costs - by Jan Wondra - Ark Valley Voice

Senator’s bipartisan legislation would improve Americans’ access to health care amid national mental health crisis As Coloradans and residents of Chaffee County know, the mental health crisis in this country is growing, not decreasing. A hidden demographic is suffering, largely in silence: the elderly. Yesterday, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Thom Tillis (RN.C.) and Ron … Read more