Medicare will now cover blood pressure monitoring devices for all beneficiaries suspected of reporting abnormal blood pressure levels when administered in clinical settings.
We’re doing something a little different this holiday week. Because “Medicare for All” is so much in the news, we’re rerunning an earlier explainer episode.
Hundreds of thousands who enrolled in Medicare after age 65 pay a penalty that continues as long as they live. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and other lawmakers want seniors to get more warning.
A new bill would mark a major federal investment in worker training, and would also help underemployed workers.
Her new legislation aims to make affordable, universal child care a reality.
There's one area of student loan reform where Kamala Harris has uniquely positioned herself.
When life throws you a curveball, saving for retirement Opens a New Window. becomes a more challenging goal for Americans.
Millennials take note: The key to retiring on time is starting to save money early. Follow this advice from experts
Retire in Arizona? Boomers in search of a place to land with nicer weather and lower taxes should look to the Southwest.
Minnesota is among a minority of states — just 13 — that impose a state-level tax on Social Security benefits. Why does Minnesota do that? The answer can be traced back to the overall design of our state's income tax system.
The importance of Social Security Opens a New Window. in relation to the financial well-being of our nation's retired Opens a New Window. workforce simply can't be overstated.
Oral health is an integral part of overall health, but its importance to overall health and well-being often goes unrecognized.1 Untreated oral health problems can lead to serious health complications. Having no natural teeth can cause nutritional deficiencies and related health problems.2 Untreated caries (cavities) and periodontal (gum) disease can exacerbate certain diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and lead to chronic pain, infections, and loss of teeth.3 Lack of routine dental care can also delay diagnosis of conditions, which can lead to potentially preventable complications, high-cost emergency department visits, and adverse outcomes.
In states including Texas, Arizona and Louisiana, a series of events have been held to harness energy on the ground and to showcase enthusiasm.
We all make mistakes, and many of them hurt us in one way or another. A 2013 CareerBuilder survey found that 58% of resumes were dismissed by companies because of typos. Many people use fabric softener in all our loads of laundry, too, when it leaves a coating on fabric that reduces the absorbency of towels.
The United States government promised to fund SNAP benefits through February, but if the partial government shutdown lasts longer, one non-profit is gearing up for the potential increase in demand for food assistance.
It's getting harder for working families who earn $25,000 to $50,000 per year to find an affordable place to live in Florida.
Whether we agree on the same solutions as a society, the fact remains that the United States has a deep affordable housing shortage that disproportionately impacts our most vulnerable populations. Extremely low-income households are more likely to contain seniors, individuals with disabilities, and children.
Park Service employees are already furloughed, the passport office is closed and if the federal shutdown continues to the end of the month or longer, food stamps and school lunches will be cut by 40 percent, Delegate Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) said at a news conference Tuesday.
The shutdown’s impacts will fall the hardest on those who can afford it the least.
As the federal government shutdown wears on, millions of low-income families are increasingly at risk, and state and local governments may not have the resources to pick up the tab.