U.S. House Votes to Prohibit Chance of Federally Funded Abortions
The U.S. House voted yesterday on a law that prohibits health insurers from covering abortions, if the insured receives any federal subsidies.
Fed Govt’ doles out grants to states for insurance oversight
As an integral part of Obama’s healthcare reform, 29 states are receiving grants to improve health insurance oversight, reports the McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.
Obama Plan Would Fix Costly Health Law Glitch
Obama’s health care law contained an error which would allow married early retirees to qualify for Medicaid — costing tax payers $14.6 billion. Today, the Associated Press reported on the Administration’s fix.
Obama Proposes Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid
And, expect those cuts to be large — $320 billion over 10 years — reports The New York Times.
Alzheimers advocates making recommendations for President Obama’s National Alzheimer’s Plan
The latest statistics on Alzheimer’s are staggering: About 5.4 million Americans suffer from the disease, or have a similar dementia. It’s the sixth-leading cause of death. There is no cure. By 2050, anywhere from 13 million to 16 million Americans are projected to have Alzheimer’s, costing a $1 trillion in medical and nursing home expenditures.
Buying insurance becomes easier with new standardized forms
Health Insurance buyers will be required to use new standardized forms beginning next year, these forms are intended to describe benefits and costs in easy-to-understand terms.
Congressional Democrats focus attention on Medicare
With President Obama’s proposed budget filled with defensive spending methods, Democrats have been pushing to overhaul Medicare spending.
Medicare changes force difficult choices
With the current financial stress for the nation, Obama is looking for ways to fix the problems, including the current Medicare system.
Philadelphia Seniors Attend “Tele-Town Hall”
Live broadcast of Obama’s address in nearby town concerning medicare attracts Philadelphia senior citizens, specifically addresses the cost of medicine under medicare.
York Senior Citizens Tune in to National Town Hall Meeting on Health Care
Senior Citizens met at the White Rose Senior Center in York to learn more about Obama’s Health Care Reform.