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HHS to spend $250 million to increase number of primary-care providers The Washington Post Share     In an attempt to address a national shortage of health-care workers, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently said that the federal government will spend $250 million in programs to increase the number of doctors, nurses and other care providers. The money is the first allotment from the Prevention and Public Health Fund, created by the new health care law, the Obama administration said in a statement. More
 AP-GfK poll shows gains for health care overhaul The Associated Press via Google News Share
A new Associated Press-GfK poll finds public support for President Barack Obama's new health care law has risen to its highest point. The nation remains divided, with 45 percent in favor and 42 percent opposed to the president's signature domestic accomplishment. More A new "twist" in the law makes it easier to save on your prescription drug costs Social Security Administration Share
Under a new law, more Medicare beneficiaries could qualify for Extra Help with their Medicare prescription drug plan costs because some things no longer count as income and resources. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth an average of $3,900 per year. To qualify for the Extra Help, a person must be on Medicare, have limited income and resources, and reside in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. More HHS announces $60 million in grants to help people navigate long-term care AoA Share
HHS announced the availability of $60 million in funding from the Affordable Care Act (ACA, the health care reform law) to help people navigate their health and long-term care options. AoA and CMS will jointly coordinate this effort, which consists of four separate funding opportunities bundled together for ease of coordination and submission. More The Fiscal Survey of States National Governors Association Share
Findings from the biannual report, The Fiscal Survey of States, released by the National Governors Association and the National Association of State Budget Officers, show fiscal year 2010 presented the most difficult challenge for states' financial management since the Great Depression. Although the nation's economy shows signs of improvement, state fiscal conditions continue to deteriorate. To address falling revenues and meet balanced budget requirements, states have dramatically reduced spending from $687.3 billion in fiscal 2008 to $612.9 billion in fiscal 2010. The report indicates fiscal 2011 will be equally challenging, in spite of modest revenue growth. More
 Keep Up the Pressure on Your Senators to Support the FMAP Extension to States n4a Share
The $24 billion six-month extension of increased Medicaid funding remains in the 'extenders' bill for now, but passage of the bill remains uncertain. More votes will happen this week as Democrats have released a scaled-back version of the legislation. With critical Medicaid relief hanging in the balance, we must continue our advocacy push to urge all Senators to support the six-month FMAP extension and vote in favor of overall extenders bill. More  One in five older Americans a victim of financial fraud Market Watch Share
More than 7.3 million older Americans - one out of every five citizens over the age of 65 - already have been victimized by a financial swindle, according to a survey released as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. More Older Americans are tuning into social media AARP Share
AARP's latest study on older Americans and the web shows that 27 percent of folks 50 and older use social media sites, with Facebook being the most popular and followed by MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter. More New federal report shows greatest spike in volunteers since 2003 Volunteering In America Share
Despite difficult economic times, the number of Americans volunteering in their communities jumped by 1.6 million last year, the largest increase in six years, according to a report released today by the Corporation for National and Community Service. More
 AoA to feature new "Toolkit for Serving Diverse Communities" at the n4a conference n4a Share
AoA's recently-released Toolkit for Serving Diverse Communities will be the topic of a world-class discussion on Monday, July 19 during the n4a Annual Conference & Tradeshow in St. Louis. The toolkit provides the Aging Network and its partners with a replicable and easy-to-use method for providing services for any diverse community. It consists of a four-step process and a questionnaire that assists professionals, volunteers and grassroots advocates with every stage of program planning, implementation and service delivery for older adult communities, their families and caregivers. Download the toolkit on the AoA website and join the discussion at the n4a Conference. More Consumers Union and n4a seeks your feedback; prizes offered n4a Share
n4a, in partnership with Consumers Union, nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports, developed The Prescription Drug Options for Older Adults Toolkit for AAAs and Title VI programs to use in encouraging consumers to take an active role in their health care options. The resources in this toolkit provide consumers a better understanding about how to manage chronic conditions, reduce the potential for harmful drug interactions and save money. Counselors who use this toolkit can participate in a contest that will help us obtain critical consumer feedback and provide an opportunity for agencies to receive a complimentary one-year gift subscription to Consumer Reports® and a chance to win a Consumers Union's highly-rated netbook, TV or digital camera. More Webinar: Health care reform and the aging population The National Legal Resource Center Share
The National Legal Resource Center is conducting a webinar on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) on Wednesday, June 23, 2:00-3:30 p.m. EDT. This webinar will present an overview of how the PPACA will affect older individuals, with a focus on the Medicaid long-term services and supports provisions, the provisions relating to long-term care facilities, and the changes that will have a particular impact on dual eligibles, such as certain changes to Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage. More
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