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A policy known as seamless conversion, a practice that allows select insurers to auto-enroll newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries in an issuer’s commercial or Medicaid managed care product into one of the same company’s Medicare Advantage (MA) plans was suspended by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Applauding the moratorium, Medicare Rights issued the…

Here are the things you need to know about this year’s flu season, especially if you are 65 or older: (1) The Fluzone high-dose vaccine is still available for those 65 and up. It contains four times the amount of antigen, the substance that prompts an immune response, as a regular flu shot. “The trade-off with this…

There is a proposed bill that would provide a federal tax credit of up to $3,000 to help eligible working caregivers who financially assist family members. AARP is urging members to call 844-259-9355 toll-free and ask their lawmakers to cosponsor the Credit for Caring Act. An average of $5,500 per year is paid by family…

Last week President Obama signed into law the Older Americans Act. This act funds a wide array of programs that are crucial to addressing poverty among older adults. Low-income seniors with few other resources rely on the programs to age safely and with dignity. Many of the programs form the backbone that holds everyday life…

Women are afraid of becoming a burden to their families as they age, so they are not having conversations with their loved ones about planning for long-term care.