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Study of health care law rebuts state protests on Medicaid costs The Washington Post Share     The federal government will bear virtually the entire cost of expanding Medicaid under the new health care law, according to a comprehensive new study by the Kaiser Family Foundation that directly rebuts the loud protests of governors warning about its impact on their strapped state budgets. About half of the increase in health insurance coverage under the new law is expected to come from expanding Medicaid in 2014 to a new nationwide eligibility threshold of 133 percent of the poverty level. More
 Anti-fraud bill seeks to protect senior citizens C-Span Share
Aging advocates testified before Congress this week on the growing fraud trends targeting older adults. At a hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security, representatives from the Elder Justice Coalition – of which n4a is a member – AARP and other organizations testified on the Senior Financial Empowerment Act. More With Medicaid, states face painful cuts and few choices Stateline Share
While states closely watched this year's debate over health care reform in Washington, it's another massive federal initiative that has cast an even bigger shadow over 2010's state legislative sessions: the federal economic stimulus law. More Treating Alzheimer's could save US trillions MedPage Today Share
The availability of treatments that would delay the onset or slow progression of Alzheimer's disease could save the American health care system up to $7 trillion by the year 2050, according to projections by the Alzheimer's Association. More
 Cars get smarter AARP Bulletin Share
The Automotive Emerging Technologies Study run by J.D. Power and Associates found that among consumers 60 and older, 75 percent were interested in technology advancement features such as radar, imaging and sensors because it can prevent a common type of accident. Half of that same group said they would pay more for extra safety features, compared with 46 percent of the general population. More Spouses face challenges in caring for themselves and their ailing partners The Washington Post Share
Caring for a sick or disabled elderly relative exacts a toll — physical, emotional, financial — on any family member, but being a spousal caregiver brings particular challenges. The medical and psychological literature have long reported that caregivers face risks to their own well-being, especially when they're caring for people with dementia. More HHS to create new research center for disability services HHS Share
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Disability announced the award of over $6 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, to establish a Center of Excellence in Research on Disability Services, Care Coordination and Integration. More  A new model in medical care The Philidelphia Inquirer Share
Joseph Mambu, a Pennsylvania doctor, created a medical home in 2001. Today, Mambu is at the vanguard of a movement sweeping America — the patient-centered medical home — in which physicians have more time for complex cases and are much more proactive in promoting the health of all patients. It's a concept promoted by the new health law and one many experts call "the future of primary care." More
 n4a is now on Facebook! n4a Share
Become a fan of n4a and suggest the n4a Facebook page to your friends and colleagues. Content is updated on a regular basis with n4a news, aging news, information from the aging network and highlights from the Facebook pages of n4a members. Find n4a on Facebook at www.facebook.com/n4aACTION or by visiting the n4a website and clicking the "Find us on Facebook" link. More Local governments encouraged to plan for older populations PM Magazine Share
Large numbers of baby boomers will soon start receiving Social Security checks. In fact, some are already receiving them if they took early retirement or have a disability. This important demographic shift will create significant consequences — both good and bad — for local governments. What must local governments do today to get ready for this imminent demographic transition? More Brochure: Medicare and the New Health Care Law — What it Means for You Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Share
Medicare beneficiaries across the country should begin receiving copies of a brochure "Medicare and the New Health Law – What it Means for You" in their mailboxes. The mailing from CMS outlines key provisions of the Affordable Care Act for people with Medicare as well as members of their families. The mailing is being sent in both English and Spanish. The first benefit that many people with Medicare will receive as a result of the passage of the new law is a one-time check for $250, if they enter the Part D donut hole and are not eligible for Medicare Extra Help. Both English version and Spanish version are available to view. More Brochure: Your Discharge Planning Checklist CMS Share
The revised checklist "Your Discharge Planning Checklist," is available on the Medicare.gov website and print versions should be available for order in June. This checklist to be translated into Spanish in the near future, is a guide for patients and their caregivers preparing to leave a hospital, nursing home or other health care setting. More
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