Issue Brief Rising Cases In Long Term Care Facilities Are Cause For Concern View FootnotesIn short, the Social Security disability trust fund would become insolvent by mid-2021 and the retirement trust fund would become permanently depleted by 2023, just two short years from now..The bill that was approved on Tuesday includes a million boost in funding for the Social Security Administration, million for a new initiative that would work to prevent elder abuse, and nearly million in extra funding for the Social Security Disability Insurance program, which is currently struggling with a massive backlog of continuing disability reviews. Additionally, it includes .7 million for fraud prevention within Medicare and Medicaid more than twice the level that was allocated in fiscal 201According to the Subcommittee, every spent fighting fraud results in a return of .By increasing next year's funding, appropriators expect to see .4 billion in savings..Keep retirement accounts invested in age appropriate choices. … Continued
Cambridge Medical Center Community Resources Walk And HikingAbout one-in-five persons have incomes so low they receive both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicaid benefits can include payment of Medicare Part B premiums and cost sharing. In addition, Medicaid covers benefits that are not covered by Medicare, including nursing home care, and the family caregiving program that is enabling your disabled son and your mom to live with you instead of in a nursing home..The Senior Citizens League is sharing these stories with Members of Congress as well. If you would like to share your story you may do so here..Prices for and Spending on Specialty Drugs in Medicare Part D and Medicaid, Congressional Budget Office, March 2019. … Continued
