ASCOG Advocate: November 7, 2013

First Congresswoman.

On this date, in 1916, this woman was the first to be elected to the United States Congress.

What was her name?


A Rhode Island nursing home administrator agreed to settle embezzlement claims for only $1.2 million.  He was found guilty of embezzling at least ten times that from nursing homes.

Social Security announced a 1.5 percent increase in benefits for 2014.

Misunderstandings about the Medicare Part D late enrollment penalty.

One-third of veterans seeking mental health treatment have to wait weeks for their first appointment.

Lawmakers seek Medicare focus on the qualify of doctor care.

November is National Family Caregivers Month.

The younger generation is doing a better job of planning for long term care.

Medicare publishes resource to battle scams against seniors.