by Vega Subramaniam | Oct 25, 2017
Well, September has officially passed. The Republican attempt to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has officially sunsetted. Hallelujah. …right? My fleeting sigh of relief was almost immediately replaced with concern over the...
by Diverse Elders | Aug 30, 2017
by Natalie Kean. This post originally appeared on the Justice in Aging blog. Among its many achievements, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has made great strides in covering more older adults who previously had no access to health care. Before the ACA, many low-income...
by Jenna McDavid | Aug 9, 2017
People across our country are enjoying longer lives. In fact, 10,000 people are turning 65 every day. This is great news for all of us, as we have longer to enjoy the intergenerational relationships that make our families stronger. However, it provides a challenge for...
by Dr. Yanira Cruz | Jul 25, 2017
This post originally appeared on the NHCOA blog. For more information about upcoming regional conferences and trainings, check out NHCOA’s Facebook page. The National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) brought together members of the older adult population along...
by Diverse Elders | Jul 14, 2017
by Jim McLean The number of Native Americans without health insurance would increase sharply if Republicans in Congress succeed in repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, according to a new report. The report, from the left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy...