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Kaiser Health News Long Term Care Ombudsmen Face Challenges to Independence (1-27-2013) NSCLC Directing Attorney Eric Carlson says that ombudsman programs outside of state governments are less subject to political pressure
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WASHINGTON, DC — The National Senior Citizens Law Center has appointed Yanira Cruz, president and CEO of the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA), Richard Alexander, managing partner at Arnold and Porter and John A. Picciotto, executive vice president, general …
Kate Lang Joins National Senior Citizens Law Center (12-05-2012)WASHINGTON – The National Senior Citizens Law Center (NSCLC) has hired Kate Lang as a staff attorney in its Washington, DC office. Lang, who was staff attorney at the Legal Aid Bureau in Riverdale, MD will be joining the NSCLC’s …
Supplemental Security Income Program Celebrates 40th Anniversary! (10-30-2012)Income Support Program for 8,000,000 Poor Needs to be Strengthened WASHINGTON DC - The National Senior Citizens Law Center celebrates the fortieth birthday of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program which was signed into law by Pres. Richard M. Nixon on …
First Dual Eligible Memorandum of Understanding Raises Some Concerns (PDF) (08-24-2012)The agreement between the state of Massachusetts and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services shows how much work still needs to be done…
Statement: Happy 77th Birthday Social Security (PDF) (08-14-2012)In observing this anniversary, we need to celebrate the critical role played by Social Security in enabling older Americans and workers who become disabled to live independently and not be a burden to their offspring. We also need to be vigilant and protect Social Security from ill-advised efforts to cut benefits.
Statement: Happy Birthday to Social SecurityIn observing this anniversary, we need to celebrate the critical role played by Social Security in enabling older Americans and workers who become disabled to live independently and not be a burden to their offspring. We also need to be …
NSCLC/NCPSSM Provide Analysis of SCOTUS Ruling (PDF) (06-29-2012)The National Senior Citizens Law Center and the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare have released a new analysis detailing the positive impact the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act will have on older Americans. Virtually every American family will be touched by today’s ruling but America’s elderly will feel the effects.
NSCLC/NCPSSM Statement on SCOTUS Decision (PDF) (06-28-2012)“The Supreme Court’s decision is the most important safety net related decision since the Social Security Act was upheld by the Court in 1937. It validates Congress’ clear intent to improve seniors’ health and well-being and uphold all of the provisions important to all older adults.”
The Supreme Court Affordable Care Act Ruling and Its Impact on Older Americans (PDF) (06-20-2012)New analysis provides detailed breakdown of possible high court scenarios and what would mean for senior on Medicare and Medicaid.
Dual Eligibles: Consumer Protection in Integrated Models (07-14-2011)(7/13/2011) In a press release based on a new issue brief “Ensuring Consumer Protection of Dual Eligibles in Integrated Models,” NSCLC notes that there is great promise but also great risk for the nine million low-income people who have both …
