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Nora Super and others at Listening Sessions 2014

25. September 2015 11:19
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Helping You Help Your Employees with Medicare Enrollment

25. September 2015 11:19 by WHCOA Blog Contributor | 1 Comments

Do you have employees or retirees who are eligible to enroll in Medicare? Many people are still working when they’re first eligible for Medicare, and they need to decide if they should get Medicare Part B coverage.
Those newly eligible for Medicare who are still working or have employer coverage have important decisions to make. It’s important they understand how and when to enroll, as well as the consequences of not enrolling. Those who don’t enroll timely may have gaps in their insurance coverage and may pay more for Part B (late enrollment penalty) for as long as they have that coverage. There’s other important information to understand about Medicare enrollment, for example [More]

19. June 2015 14:57
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Toward Greater Justice for Our Nation’s Elders

19. June 2015 14:57 by WHCOA Blog Contributor | 5 Comments

Earlier this week President Obama issued a proclamation designating Monday, June 15, 2015 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The President called on all Americans to observe the day by “learning the signs of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, [More]

4. May 2015 16:27
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Get active during Go4Life Month!

4. May 2015 16:27 by WHCOA Blog Contributor | 1 Comments

Be Active Every Day! Celebrate active aging with the inaugural Go4Life® Month this September! The National Institute on Aging, in collaboration with the White House Conference on Aging, Go4Life Month encourages older adults nationwide to fit exercise into their daily lives every day. [More]