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NSCLC’s Paul Nathanson writes in a New America Media blog that it is crucial that the Social Security Administration communicate with individuals in language that people understand.
NSCLC Helps
Reneto Wilkins lost his SSI benefits and assessed $18,000 in overpayments when he had too much in savings… Read More.
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RT @SenSanders: Nearly half of all seniors are unable to afford even basic living expenses: http://t.co/i65zfLVok4
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@agingnutrition's Downey:In CA, #sequester cut 750K meals. Gone from being providers of meals to arbiters of who goes hungry.That is wrong.
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@SSWorks Nancy Altman's just gave powerful #OAA testimony on #senior #poverty: net worth of 50% of unmarried women 65+ is <$8,000.
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RT @AmyGotwals: Follow the Senate #OAA Hearing happening right now via webcast: http://t.co/kFsFGCz9C9 #OAA
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RT @ElderLawGuy: Study: Slow growth in health costs will continue http://t.co/jeFigPG7Ox
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Tag Archives: Medicare Part D
Health Network Alert: 2013 Transition Policies for Medicare Part D
2013 Transition Policies for Part D
2013 Transition Rights to Medications Under Part D
2013 Transition Rights to Medications Under Medicare Part D Transition Policy: A Critical Protection. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires that sponsors of Medicare Part D prescription drug plans provide beneficiaries with access to transition supplies of … Continue reading
The Importance of Health Care Access Among Hispanic Older Adults
December 13, 2012 Statement for Capitol Hill Briefing “The Importance of Health Care Access Among Hispanic Older Adults” Fay Gordon, Staff Attorney Hello, thank you for inviting the National Senior Citizens Law Center to participate in this timely and important … Continue reading
No Part D Copayments for Medicaid HCBS Duals
Effective January 1, 2012, full-benefit dual eligibles receiving Medicaid home and community based services (HCBS) have no Medicare Part D copayments READ MORE — Information for Advocates. CMS Memo on Part D Waiver for Dual Eligibles.
Comments on Medicaid Program: Eligibility Changes under the Affordable Care Act
In comments made to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, NSCLC makes several recommendations related to how states comply with screening requirements of Medicare Part D’s low-income subsidy and several other sections.


