Category Archives: Viewpoint

(December 2011) Although many Washington-based advocacy groups use the legsilative process to advocate for social change, effective advocacy on the federal or local levels is about more than moving the legislature to act. For the National Senior Citizens Law Center … Continue reading →

(November 2011) We knew that 2011 was going to be filled with challenges, and we were right! Proposals to change the programs low-income older adults rely upon are coming from all directions. Many of these proposals represent threats, others provide … Continue reading →

(October 2011) The face of America’s aging population is changing to include a growing number of older adults who have limited English proficiency. However, federal programs, the aging network and private insurance plans all fail to provide services that are … Continue reading →

(September 2011) We officially launched our new Web site this week. While always a work in progress, it represents a fresh approach to communicating our mission and priorities to the outside world. For the advocates we are pledged to educate … Continue reading →

(June 2011) NSCLC’s Board of Directors welcomes four new members who bring unique expertise and background to our voluntary leadership.  Leslie Bram, Carroll Estes, Sen. Fred Harris and Neera Tanden have accepted and will serve three year terms. Ms. Bram … Continue reading →

(May 2011) In all of the discussion and debate about the Affordable Care Act, very little attention has been paid to how the health reform law affects people who are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. However, the law … Continue reading →

(April 2011) In the current budget battle, there is an outright attack on the safety net for low-income older adults. Serious efforts to block grant Medicaid, transform Medicare into a “premium support” voucher program, repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), … Continue reading →

(March 2011) The current majority in the House of Representatives is looking to make draconian cuts in the programs that support America’s safety net, including those that make life bearable for millions of low income older adults. The new freshman … Continue reading →