Here’s a look at some of the news that occupied many minds in senior living over the past year.
Debates arise over who should foot the bill for nursing home worker testing
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 10, 2020
Regular COVID-19 testing of nursing home staff, who are the most likely to introduce the virus to a facility and spread it to residents, has been sanctioned by experts as one of the most important ways...
‘Seniors have a lot to lose’ under ACA replacement, congresswoman says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 13, 2017
Reduced outlays for Medicaid, a shorter lifespan for the Medicare program, higher insurance premiums for those aged 50 to 64 and more uninsured older adults would be some of the effects of the American...
Lawmaker seeks expanded Medigap coverage for senior living
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2019
A leading House Democrat is seeking ways to get more senior living services covered by Medigap insurance policies.
‘Replace denial with proposal’ on long-term care, House committee told
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 15, 2019
Congress must “replace denial with a detailed, bipartisan legislative proposal on long-term care” to address the needs of a growing older population facing high costs for healthcare and housing, Robert...