Justice in Aging
@justiceinaging
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Justice in Aging is a national advocacy organization that fights senior poverty through law. Find us on BlueSky, Facebook, Threads, and Linkedin!
Joined April 2013
RT @johnahartford: Thank you to @CMAorg, @JusticeInAging & others, @CMSgov is allowing appeals for when #OlderAdults get trapped by observa….
modernhealthcare.com
The final rule wraps up a yearslong fight by enrollees to establish an appeals process for outpatient status assignments by hospitals.
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.@SocialSecurity approves or denies SSI/SSDI in part, by assessing if applicants can perform past work. This June, it cut the relevant work period from 15 to 5 years. Learn more about the new SSI/SSDI rules for applicants and beneficiaries:
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RT @brycecovert: A quarter million people have lost Medicaid since the unwinding began in April 2023. This is the story of two of them, a b….
thebaffler.com
During the acute phase of the pandemic, it was easy to get on—and stay on—Medicaid. But then the “unwinding” began.
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RT @NCLC4consumers: “Nursing homes’ aggressive debt collection practices can lead to serious financial consequences for caregivers and resi….
nclc.org
Report Demonstrates Improper Facility & Collection Practices; Consumer Advocates Propose Laws and Policies to Address Problem WASHINGTON – Even though federal law prohibits nursing homes from...
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Home care is critical for many of us we age. And research shows that older adults are happier and healthier when they can age in place, rather than in a nursing home. Yet, Medicare still leaves millions without the support they need.
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The housing affordability crisis affects Americans of all ages, but older adults are particularly vulnerable due to fixed incomes and high medical costs. In Virginia, as in the rest of the U.S., homelessness among single adults aged 50+ has skyrocketed.
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No matter our age, disability, or class, we should be able to live without fear of being isolated or forced to live in an institution like a nursing home. Investing in HCBS (home and community-based services) will enable more older adults to age in place with dignity.
It’s estimated that at least 4.3 million people 55 or older in the United States with cognitive impairment or dementia live alone.
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Social Security provides essential benefits that lift older adults out of poverty. However, American Indian and Alaska Native elders receive fewer Social Security benefits than their Black and white peers.
justiceinaging.org
Justice in Aging is releasing a series of two issue briefs to ensure advocates are aware of the services available to American Indian and Alaska Native older adults and the unique challenges they may...
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@HHSGov From DC is Justice in Aging's weekly roundup of national news and resources about issues impacting older adults. To receive From DC in your inbox as soon as its published, sign up for our mailing list.
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Be the first to read new policy issue briefs, learn about new developments in litigation, and stay up-to-date on news and policy developments that impact your work and clients.
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In this week's From DC: . 📣 Tell Congress to fund outreach to low-income Medicare enrollees. 🔍 New @HHSGov analysis on capping enrollee spending on Part D drugs. ✨ Funding opportunity for organizations serving older adult survivors of abuse. more.
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RT @_McKnightsSL: Medicaid waiver wait lists have ‘devastating’ effect on older adults seeking assisted living, advocates say. https://t.co….
mcknightsseniorliving.com
Wait lists for Indiana’s managed care program are having a “devastating” effect on older adults in need of assisted living and other services, according to one senior living association.
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Justice in Aging's Tracey Gronniger joined @ncpssm for a conversation about why Social Security is a lifeline for millions of older Americans, particularly women and communities of color. Listen on Spotify:
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Without access to in-home care, older adults like Dorothy Potter rely on family. "It's very frustrating. I had to depend on family members, calling them and say, can you bring my groceries in the house for me or can you stop by and run the vacuum?".
spectrumlocalnews.com
Thousands of older adults receive in-home care services as they strive to age in place, but there are just as many still waiting for services.
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This #GuardianshipAwarenessMonth, explore alternatives to guardianship, ongoing reform initiatives, and read Q&As with attorneys defending the due process rights of low-income older adults facing guardianship.
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The burden of Medicaid recovery falls disproportionately on communities of color and prevents families from building wealth through homeownership. Our new issue brief details the harms of Medicaid estate recovery and pathways for its elimination.
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Because no data exists to shed light on who is currently under guardianship, let alone why, little to nothing is known about guardianship’s impact on marginalized communities.
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RT @NCEAatUSC: #Guardianship laws, terminology, practices, and procedures vary by state. Learn more about Guardianship, common elements, le….
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Guardianship should only be used as a last resort. Alternative solutions, such as powers of attorney and advance care directives, can provide the necessary help while preserving choice and autonomy for the people involved. #GuardianshipAwarenessMonth
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Join us at our upcoming webinar, Understanding Barriers to Accessing Personal Care Services in CA. The webinar will cover:.- an overview of Medi-Cal personal care services and programs.- barriers to accessing these services.- policies to improve access.
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