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We are proud to collaborate with NCOA in this innovative way to reach our most vulnerable Medicare members so they may get extra help with their prescription drug costs and other public benefits to enable them to thrive," said Herman Weil, Kaiser Permanente senior vice president for Medicare. "Working with NCOA and ABC's local coalitions on this campaign is clearly an extension of our social mission to improve the health of our communities.
"We applaud Kaiser Permanente and NCOA for taking these extra steps to help find people who can get significant extra help with their drug costs next year. Their efforts will make a real difference in bringing Medicare's comprehensive coverage to people who may be struggling between paying for medicines and the other basic necessities," said Center...
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NCOA Launches "Straight Talk for Seniors on Health Reform" Campaign To Give Older Adults Comprehensive, Unbiased Information on New Law
WASHINGTON, July 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A national survey of adults aged 65 and older for the National Council on Aging (NCOA) finds that most seniors are still confused or unaware of important aspects of health reform, or the Affordable Care Act, including its impact on their own Medicare coverage, the growth of Medicare, and the budget deficit.
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NHCOA Conference Sept. 28-29 'Working Together for a Strong Golden America'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Social Security, in conjunction with the Older Americans Act and the nation's new healthcare reform law, is a key element in protecting the future of older Americans, the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) said as it prepares to tackle the issue at its annual conference Sept. 28- 29, 2010, in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a statement of James Firman, chair, Access to Benefits Coalition, president & CEO, The National Council on the Aging:
Medicare: Covering America Event
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WASHINGTON -- The National Council on Aging (NCOA) today announced the addition of Independent Living Systems (ILS) as the newest partner to sponsor a...
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A study released today by The National Council on the Aging shows that reverse mortgages can be used by over 13 million Americans to pay for long-term care expenses at home, allowing many to remain as independent and in their homes longer.
The study shows that reverse mortgages have significant potential to help many seniors pay for help at home or to make home modifications. It also points to the need for strong consumer safeguards and lower transaction costs if these loans are to appeal to the millions of older Americans who could potentially benefit," said NCOA president and CEO James Firman.
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To: NATIONAL EDITORS
Contact: Castaneda Global Communications, Office: +1-703-369- 0414, Castaneda77@aol.com, for National Hispanic Council on Aging
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To: POLITICAL EDITORS
Contact: Connie Hofmann, NCOA/SCP, +1-610-687-5495, chofmann@aboutscp.com or Amber McCracken, Ruder Finn Public Relations, +1-202-974-5009 (office), mccrackena@ruderfinn.com, for National Council on the Aging, Inc.
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CDCUs to Work with Regional Economic Security Centers to Assist Vulnerable Older Adults
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to research from the National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions (Federation) and the National Council on Aging (NCOA), older adults in the United States are facing increasingly acute financial pressures that include inability to pay for basic needs, lack of savings and high debt. They are disproportionately susceptible to financial scams and targeted by financial predators of all stripes.