Wednesday, October 16, 2013

ASCOG Advocate: October 16, 2013

ASCOG Area Agency on Aging
On this date, in 2012, the ASCOG Area Agency on Aging launched it's inaugural blog post designed to help support and educate advocates in the field of aging and disability services.

What was the name first given to the blog?

The National Council on Aging advises Medicare beneficiaries to wait until after the government shutdown to update their Medicare enrollment.

Study finds that states who increase the number of meals served to seniors see more than enough in Medicaid savings to offset the additional cost of the meals.

Americans are waiting longer to retire, some never leaving the workforce.

Medicare Advantage plans continue to succeed despite changes from the Affordable Care Act.  Medicare beneficiaries continue to be confused by the new health care exchanges.

As the government seeks to cut back on overspending, mental health services are usually first on the chopping block.  ACA changes look to benefit persons with mental illness.

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