From what I have read, the new health insurance proposal will raise rates to the Seniors for 24 hour and live-in home care.
Why? All non-medical home care companies presently do not offer or offer very little health care insurance. If the government requires each company to pay an annual amount to a government run insurance [...]
Tag Archives: Senior Independence
PREPARING FOR DISASTER
July 5, 2009 – 9:31 am
With the September/08 windstorm still somewhat in our minds, there is a lot of planning going on to prepare for any future disasters. I have been to several presentations regarding what is being done for seniors and those that are not that mobile. It is pointed out that these groups are especially vulnerable.
While there are [...]
NEW MERCY HOSPITAL – WEST SIDE
April 25, 2009 – 11:39 am
There was a study done by the Cincinnati Chamber and the Greater Cincinnati Health Council regarding the economic impact of the region’s hospitals. The results: A $13.93 billion boost in 2007 vs. a $7.55 bilion boost in 2002. These numbers indicate that a new updated hospital may financially benefit the region. It could potentially bring more [...]
MEDICARE ELIGIBILITY
Recently I was speaking with a referral source and she asked me “Is everyone 65 and over eligible for Medicare?”
Overview from the Medicare Website
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) administers Medicare, the nation’s largest health insurance program, which covers nearly 40 million Americans. Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people age 65 [...]