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Your Senior Health Care Bill: $260,000 !(0)
March 11, 2010
According to a new study by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, it is estimated that a average couple from the age of 65 until they pass away will need $260,000 to pay for out-of-pocket medical costs and nursing home fees. Learn more in this article from Inside Elder Care.
New Social Security Benefits for Alzheimer’s
This article from Inside Elder Care informs us about the Social Security Administration’s new Compassionate Allowances Program. This is a fast-tracking system that will greatly expedite the process of patients being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and start receiving benefits.
Lessons can be Learned from European Health Systems
This article from The Philadelphia Inquirer discusses the myths of European Health Systems. Should the U.S. change our for-profit health insurance programs ?
Profile: Mark McClellan - Washington Wonderkind
Mark McClellan is the driving force behind the new Long-Term Quality Alliance. Discover in this article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News why and how Mark has become the key go-to person on issues of healthcare and long-term care.
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