New Medicare rules put thousands more at risk of losing coverage͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ | | | | Today New Medicare rules put thousands more at risk of losing coverageGood morning. Today's big worry is coverage. Advocates report that thousands more Medicare beneficiaries could lose their coverage under new rules (13). In Juneau, local coverage may be at risk too (2). And in Newbern, one woman was turned away when she sought state help paying her Medicare Part B costs (3). If you or someone you love is on Medicare, it's a good time to check your status. There is also movement in Washington. Federal officials extended a six-month pause on new home health and hospice providers joining Medicare (4, 5). Lawmakers introduced bills to test skilled nursing care at home (14, 25) and 62 groups urged Congress to pass four Medicare reforms (7). With open enrollment underway, Pennsylvania launched an e-hotline to report Medicare fraud (17), and one senator urged people to leave Medicare Advantage plans that aren't serving them well (21). |
What we're tracking | • | Health & Wellness Health news today highlights calls for medical screenings that consider older adults' social needs and for stronger menopause care across the Americas. An 83-year-old former Ironman athlete who began running at 50 also shares lessons on living a long, active life. Read it |
| • | Medicare, Social Security & Benefits Medicare's open enrollment season is underway, and lawmakers are debating the future of Medicare Advantage. Meanwhile, those planning to claim Social Security at 66 in 2027 may find the rules have changed. Read it |
| • | Money & Retirement Today's headlines look at retirement savings from several angles, including ways to catch up after a pause and how a major company selloff could affect balances. Another story notes that student loan debt is weighing on savings, with information for federal workers who carry it. Read it |
| • | Travel & Leisure Today's travel news highlights the best U.S. cities for retiring without a car, along with a ranking of the 20 best countries for senior travelers. One story also shares a well-traveled couple's favorite packing items for long international trips. Read it |
| • | Technology & Online Safety Today's stories look at common financial scams aimed at older adults, free digital literacy classes offered in Fresno, and new technology that is helping many seniors live more independently. Read it |
| • | Senior Living & Housing Senior housing remains in short supply, drawing more buyers into competition, while the industry works to close service gaps and turn long-standing care challenges into new clinical and record-keeping systems. Read it |
| • | Caregiving & Family Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring young people who care for family members, and a special day offered rest to caregivers. In San Francisco, a caregiver and university professor is being held in immigration custody as colleagues and a congressman call for her release. Read it |
| • | Food & Nutrition Today's stories look at food insecurity among older adults, the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, and how nutritional needs change with age. Read it |
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Sources Healthy aging strategies webinar set for Dec. 15 — AgriLife Today Food, gifts and companionship: Tennessee groups to support older adults this holiday season — WSMV PAHO calls for stronger menopause care to promote healthy aging in the Americas — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Medicare Advantage insurers are suing over 2027 star ratings that could affect billions in future payments — Medical Daily Seniors Get a $900 Social Security Raise in 2027. Inflation Could Take $1,039 — Yahoo Finance Seniors Call on the Next Congress to Prioritize Social Security — The Senior Citizens League Stopped saving? How to catch up on retirement savings — Fidelity Investments How Nvidia's stock decline could impact your retirement savings — CBS News CA pension funds were hedging Nvidia even before the affair — CalMatters TSA Agents Say Senior Travelers Make These 3 Major Mistakes at Security—and What to Do Instead — Travel + Leisure My Grandparents Love Traveling in the ‘Golden Age’ of Life—These Are the 10 Items They Always Pack As Retirees, From $6 — Travel + Leisure These Are the 20 Best Countries for Senior Travelers and Retirees to Visit—and No. 1 Has Safety, Walkability, and Great Food — Yahoo Top 5 Financial Scams Targeting Older Adults and How to Avoid Them — The National Council on Aging (NCOA) Fresno offers free digital literacy classes to help seniors navigate technology — ABC30 Fresno Opinion | How new tech is helping seniors live better, more independent lives — The Washington Post Southside assisted living facility announces capital campaign, expansion into memory care — Richmond BizSense Valley Senior Living premieres docuseries to support workforce recruitment — Grand Forks Herald $32 million renovation brings major upgrades to Atlanta senior housing community — WSB-TV Student Caregiver Appreciation Week highlights caregivers’ lives beyond the classroom — The Michigan Daily Samford Sophomore's Caregiver App Bearing Life Tops 1,000 Downloads In Two Months — Huntsville Business Journal |
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