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Allies for Independence Statement on the Reintroduction of H.R. 3, The Lower Drug Costs Now Act
Allies for Independence Statement on the Reintroduction of H.R. 3, The Lower Drug Costs Now Act
Allies for Independence Statement on the Delay of the Drug Rebate Rule
Statement from Allies for Independence on Approval of Tennessee Medicaid Block Grant
Allies for Independence Statement on Trump Executive Order Related to Drug Pricing
Allies for Independence letter to the Office of Management and Budget on International Drug Pricing
Allies for Independence Statement on Coronavirus Pandemic
Medicaid Work Requirements Blocked in Arkansas
Allies for Independence Statement on Coronavirus Pandemic
2019
“A new fix for long-term care”Politico, June 25, 2019
“An Ambitious State-Based Plan For Universal Family Care That Falls Just Short On Long-Term Care”Forbes, June 25, 2019
“How the Democratic Candidates Responded to a Health Care Policy Survey”The New York Times, June 23, 2019
“Half of Americans Are Now Over the Age of 38”Bloomberg, June 20, 2019
“Wall Street takes on long-term care payouts as insurers balk at costs”Reuters, June 19, 2019
“Medicaid by the numbers, 2019”North Carolina Health News, June 6, 2019
“Key House leader eyes Medigap expansion for long-term care”McKnight’s Long Term Care News, June 5, 2019
“Most Seniors Want to Stay in Their Homes as They Age. Two New State Programs Are Helping Them Afford It”Money.com, June 4, 2019
“Rep. Neal Seeks Information on Expanding Long-Term Care Services Through Medigap”Targeted News Service (Press Releases), June 4, 2019
“Rising demand for long-term home care signals looming crisis”Modern Healthcare, June 3, 2019
“The Trump Administration Is Looking At Tax Breaks And Other Ways To Boost Private Long-Term Care Insurance”Forbes, May 24, 2019
“Poll: Many Rural Americans Struggle With Financial Insecurity, Access To Health Care”NPR, May 21, 2019
“What You Need To Know About Washington State's Public Long-Term Care Insurance Program”Forbes, May 15, 2019
“First-of-Its-Kind LTC Benefit Could Provide Medicaid Relief for Skilled Nursing Operators”Skilled Nursing News, May 14, 2019
“Long term care costs are about to get a little less painful”Heraldnet.com, May 14, 2019
“Washingtonians to get public option on state’s health-insurance exchange”Seattle Times, May 14, 2019
“Washington now 1st state with long-term care program”Associated Press, May 13, 2019
“Washington State Has Created the Nation’s First Social-Insurance Program for Long-Term Care”The Nation, May 13, 2019
“For Help With Long-Term Care Costs, Look to the States”Next Avenue, May 10, 2019
“Older Americans Month: It's time to support family caregivers”The Hill, May 10, 2019
“Editorial: Let’s start out with long-term care for all”Modern Healthcare, May 3, 2019
“Can Managed Care Plans Reduce Health Care Costs By Providing Social Supports? Maybe.”Forbes, May 1, 2019
“Does It Makes Sense to Buy Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance?”Brightworth LLC/Kiplinger, April 30, 2019
“Washington on verge of becoming first state to offer public long-term care insurance program”McKnight’s Senior Living, April 22, 2019
“Washington set to be 1st state with long-term care benefit”Brinkwire, April 22, 2019
“Washington set to be 1st state with long-term care benefit”Associated Press, April 18, 2019
“Bernie Sanders’ new Medicare for All bill would cover some long-term care”Roll Call, April 10, 2019
“Another Shock To The Long-Term Care Insurance Industry”Forbes, April 1, 2019
“More Older Adults With Joint Replacements Recover At Home, Not Rehab”Kaiser Health News, March 28, 2019
“States Push For Caregiver Tax Credits”Kaiser Health News, March 25, 2019
“The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of Long-Term Care”Forbes, March 19, 2019
“Time for a new path forward for LTC”McKnight’s Long Term Care News, March 13, 2019
“Despite recent attention, long-term care has been a ‘third rail’ in politics, expert says”McKnight’s Senior Living, March 12, 2019
“Proposed overtime pay threshold still too high for some senior living advocates”McKnight’s Senior Living, March 11, 2019
“Pressure Builds on Dems To Address Long-Term Care In Medicare-for-all”The National Journal, February 24, 2019
“Many shades of meaning behind 'Medicare-for-all'” Associated Press, February 22, 2019
“Aging Americans are a big market for tech investors, who also want to monitor their parents” CNBC.com, February 17, 2019
“Seniors' Health Costs May Be Moderating But The Need For Long-Term Care May Be Growing” Forbes, February 13, 2019
“John Dingell: A Health Care Giant”Health Affairs, February 11, 2019
“Frail Seniors Find Ways To Live Independently”Kaiser Health News, January 31, 2019
2018
“There’s a looming long-term care crisis. Are you prepared?”
The Washington Post, November 27, 2018
“Here’s what it’s like dealing with the high cost of long-term care”
The Washington Post, November 26, 2018
“LTC operators could see increases of up to 30% in liability insurance rates”
McKnight’s Long Term Care News, November 14, 2018
“CMS proposes changes to streamline managed Medicaid”
Healthcare Finance News, November 12, 2018
“What Millennials Really Want To Know About Caregiving For Their Parents”
Forbes, November 2, 2018
“Long-term care policies loom over U.S. life insurance results”
Reuters, October 26, 2018
“Long-term care led all of healthcare in deal volume in third quarter”
McKnight’s Senior Living, October 26, 2018
“2019 Will Be ‘Year to Watch’ for Medicaid as Long-Term Care Drives Spending”
Skilled Nursing News, October 25, 2018
“Marrying Patient Activation And Self-Determination For People With Medical And LTSS Needs”
Health Affairs, October 22, 2018
“AP-NORC Poll: Many caregivers neglecting their own health”
Associated Press, October 15, 2018
“Without captions, warnings about Hurricane Michael failed to reach disabled”
Reuters, October 13, 2018
“A shocking number of Americans think saving for retirement 'can wait'—here's why money experts disagree”
CNBC.com, October 8, 2018
“We must treat mental and bodily health the same. It’s a matter of human rights.”
The Washington Post, September 28, 2018
“Voters worried about pre-existing condition protection”
The Houston Chronicle, September 28, 2018
“Medicaid Expansion Benefits Rural Residents, Says New Report”
Wyoming Public Media, September 27, 2018
“The end of HIV transmission in the U.S.: A once-unthinkable dream becomes an openly discussed goal”
Stat News, September 26, 2018
“Parents, take note: Kids, teen, college student mental health problems on the rise”
ABC News, September 15, 2018
“Maryland families struggle to find in-home nurses, who make more money in neighboring states”
The Baltimore Sun, September 13, 2018
“New York Life Insurance Brings New Innovations To Long-Term Care Insurance Market”
Forbes, September 5, 2018
“Startup Touts Unique Talent Pool: Workers with Autism”
The Wall Street Journal, September 4, 2018
“5 Long-Term Care Stats That Will Blow You Away”
The Motley Fool, September 2, 2018
“Earwax, Of All Things, Poses Unrecognized Risk In Long-Term Care”
Kaiser Health News, August 29, 2018
“GOP eyes another shot at ObamaCare repeal after McCain’s death”
The Hill, August 29, 2018
“Caring for children, elders in rural areas hits working caregivers harder”
Star Tribune, August 17, 2018
“Does Self-Directed Long-Term Home Care Make Sense For You?”
Forbes, August 13, 2018
“Genworth raises long-term-care insurance costs an average 58%”
Investment News, August 9, 2018
“Where is Long-Term Care headed? From hospital to home”
McKnight’s Long Term Care News, July 30, 2018
“Judge Blocks Kentucky Medicaid Work Requirement”
Kaiser Health News, June 29, 2018
“ABLE Programs In Jeopardy, Disability Advocates Warn”
Disability Scoop, June 28, 2018
“A bygone pre-existing condition shouldn’t keep my son from getting health insurance”
Stat News, June 25, 2018
“Despite not using long-term care, millennials have strong opinions on how it should be paid for”
McKnight’s Long Term Care News, June 20, 2018
“What Millennials Want The Government To Do About Long-Term Care” Forbes, June 19, 2018
“As Medicaid Costs Soar, States Try A New Approach”
Kaiser Health News, June 15, 2018
“Nation Spending More On Community Living”
Disability Scoop, June 14, 2018
“A New Congressional Proposal For A Medicare Long-Term Care Insurance Benefit” Forbes, June 13, 2018
“AMA calls for sustainable funding of long-term care and support”
American Medical Association Press Release, June 11, 2018
“Healthy aging linked to Medicare coverage of ‘social factors’”
The Washington Times, June 26, 2018
“Consumers reconsidering long term care insurance as premiums skyrocket”
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, June 2, 2018
“How this Economic Boom May (Finally) Improve Low Wage Care Jobs”
Forbes, May 22, 2018
“This is What the Challenging Life of a Millennial Caregiver Looks Like”
Time, May 21, 2018
“AP-NORC Poll: Young adults feel stress of long-term care”
Associated Press, May 15, 2018
“Shortage of home health workers forcing young Minnesotans with disabilities into institutions”
Star Tribune, May 5, 2018
“The New Retirement: Near the Kids”
The New York Times, May 4, 2018
“Proposal would create long-term care benefit for Medicare beneficiaries”
McKnight’s Long Term Care News, May 3, 2018
“People with ALS Living Longer, More Independent Lives At High-Tech Chelsea Home”
WBUR, May 3, 2018
“Proposed Medicare Change Would Create Long-Term Care Benefit”
Skilled Nursing News, May 2, 2018
“New Long-Term Care Medicare Benefit Proposed”
Home Health Care News, May 2, 2018
"Pallone Unveils Proposal for Medicare Long-Term Care Benefit" Press Release - May 2, 2018
“Oregon finds solutions for aging population with long-term care services and support”
Oregon Health Care Association, April 27, 2018
“Only 16% of retirees 'very confident' they can afford long-term care”
McKnight’s Long Term Care News, April 24, 2018
“Long-Term Care Expenses Growing As A Worry For Retirees”
Forbes, April 24, 2018
“Most who collect long-term care insurance benefits not in nursing homes”
McKnight’s Long Term Care News, April 23, 2018
“Providers tell CMS to explore telehealth, care coordination, long-term care financing”
McKnight’s Long Term Care News, April 23, 2018
“New Medicaid Financing & New Populations In Long-Term Services”
OpenMinds.com, April 23, 2018
“Health care will cost $280,000 in retirement — and that doesn’t include this huge expense”
MarketWatch, April 19, 2018
“OPM doesn’t have a contingency plan if long-term care insurance market upends”
Federal News Radio, April 18, 2018
“Senators press administration on mental health parity”
The Hill, April 17, 2018
“Improper payments, bad data threaten access to long-term care, GAO health leader testifies”
McKnight’s Long Term Care News, April 13, 2018
“'My son was diagnosed with Parkinson's at 11'”
The BBC, April 11, 2018
“How Growing Inequality Is Altering The Long-Term Care Policy Battlefield, While Tightening The Financing Knot”
Health Affairs Blog, April 10, 2018
“LGBT Americans worry about getting into, living in long-term care”
McKnight’s Long Term Care News, April 9, 2018
“Help addressing opioid epidemic in long-term care is on the way”
McKnight’s Long Term Care News, April 6, 2018
“Ending Medicaid as We’ve Known It”
Managed Care Magazine, March 28, 2018
“Caregiver, health care advocates fear impacts of TennCare work requirement proposal”
The Tennessean, March 21, 2018
“Her daughter's epilepsy was under control, but then their insurer stopped covering the drug: 'It’s devastating.'”
Chicago Tribune, March 14, 2018
“Washington's attempt to pass a long-term care tax failed. Here's why, and what's next.”
McKnight’s Long Term Care News, March 13, 2018
“New Technologies Help Seniors Age In Place — And Not Feel Alone”
Kaiser Health News, March 12, 2018
“One State’s Quest to Introduce Long-Term Care Benefits”
The New York Times, March 8, 2018
“Medicaid's little-known benefits for millions of US students”
Kaiser Health News, March 6, 2018
“Trump Wants More Asylums. Critics Fear a New Wave of Abuse.”
The New York Times, March 5, 2018
“A Tale of Love, Family Conflict And Battles Over Care For An Aging Mother”
Kaiser Health News, March 1, 2018
“Alabama Medicaid moves to impose some work requirements”
Montgomery Advertiser, March 1, 2018
“Groups working to end AIDS fear losing ground under Trump”
The Hill, February 27, 2018
“Michigan inching toward privatization of long-term care”
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, February 21, 2018
“Medicaid growth expected to slow, Medicare to accelerate”
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, February 15, 2018
“If lawmakers remove disability services from KanCare, who will fill gap?”
The Kansas City Star, February 14, 2018
“President's budget proposes Medicaid changes, affordable housing funding cuts”
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, February 12, 2018
“Rush to Impose Medicaid curbs creates unease”
The New York Times, February 10, 2018
“Commentary: Paid family leave system will benefit workers, businesses, elderly and more”
Portland Press Herald, February 9, 2018
“Success and struggles as National Disability Insurance Scheme takes shape”
Adelaidenow.com, February 9, 2018
“6 ways states can help Medicaid managed care plans tackle social issues”
Fierce Healthcare, February 2, 2018
“Hands off Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid”
The Chicago Sun Times, February 1, 2018
“A New Public/Private Long-Term Care Financing Plan”
Forbes, January 31, 2018
“An Inside Look At Why New Family Caregivers Law Is So Desperately Needed”
Forbes, January 24, 2018
“Medicaid Home Care Demand Grows, States Grapple with Spending”
Home Health Care News, January 22, 2018
“Why The WSJ Is Wrong About Long-Term Care Planning”
Forbes, January 22, 2018
“Senate Dems question legality of Trump work requirements”
The Associated Press, January 18, 2018
“Medicaid is an effective, efficient program, highly valued by its beneficiaries. And yet, Republicans are relentlessly trying to cut it.”
The Washington Post, January 17, 2017
“Wisconsin considers tax-protected long-term care accounts”
McKnight’s Long Term Care News, January 9, 2018
“Her Sister’s Keeper: Caring For A Sibling With Mental Illness”
Kaiser Health News, January 9, 2018
“Can Home Health Visits Help Keep People Out Of The ER?”
NPR, January 2, 2018
“The Impossible Reality of Long-Term Care Planning”
Kiplinger, January 2, 2018
2017
“How States Are Helping People Get Medicaid At Home”
Forbes, December 28, 2017
“The Double Whammy of Long-Term Health Care Costs”
CBS News, November 29, 2017
“The cost of caregiving: ‘a sacrifice for our entire family’”
The Washington Post, December 1, 2017
“House Tax Bill Would Scrap Deduction For Medical Expenses”
Kaiser Health News, November 2, 2017
“Long term care workers do better at staying home when sick, government says”
McKnight’s Long Term Care News, November 2, 2017
“Lincoln Financial Group Research Reveals Many Americans Are Not Prepared for Long-Term Care or Caregiving”
Business Wire, November 2, 2017
“Looking for the answer to America’s long-term care crisis? Listen to caregivers.”
Huffington Post, November 1, 2017
“11 more states working on wage increases for direct care workforce”
McKnight’s Long Term Care News, October 20, 2017
“Medicaid Enrollment & Spending Growth: FY 2017 & 2018”
Kaiser Family Foundation, October 19, 2017
“Administration’s Ending Of Cost-Sharing Reduction Payments Likely To Roil Individual Markets”
Health Affairs, October 13, 2017
“How to Improve Health Care for People with Medicare and Medicaid”
Forbes, October 12, 2017
“AP-NORC Poll: Adult caregivers undertrained and overwhelmed”
Associated Press, October 5, 2017
“10 ways Medicaid affects us all”
Kaiser Health News, October 5, 2017
“Many young adults with autism also have mental health issues”
NPR, October 1, 2017
“Can I get more affordable long-term care insurance?”
PBS, September 27, 2017
“The staggering prices of long-term care 2017”
Forbes, September 26, 2017
“Nowhere to go: Young people with severe autism languish in hospitals”
Kaiser Health News, September 26, 2017
“Here’s your cheat sheet to the latest version of Graham-Cassidy health care reform”
Stat, September 25, 2017
“Narrow networks get even tighter when shopping for mental health specialists”
Kaiser Health News, September 22, 2017
“How Graham-Cassidy stacks up, in one chart”
Roll Call, September 21, 2017
“34 states would see funding cut from new Obamacare repeal bill: study”
The Hill, September 21, 2017
“Taylor: Home care workforce shortage affects caregiving”
Auburnpub.com, September 19, 2017
“Study says the developmentally disabled receive poorer health care”
Columbus Dispatch, September 16, 2017
“Children's Health Insurance Program Demands Quick, Bipartisan Passage”
Forbes, September 14, 2017
“Politico-Harvard poll: Obamacare repeal still tops GOP voters’ to-do lists”
Politico, September 15, 2017
“Graham, Cassidy unveil last-ditch Obamacare repeal bill”
Politico, September 13, 2017
“Montanans Protest $8.6 Million in Proposed Cuts To State Department Of Health”
Montana Public Radio, September 11, 2017
“Feds Award Millions For Autism Research”
Disability Scoop, September 8, 2017
“Dem, GOP demands could sink bipartisan Obamacare fix”
The Hill, September 8, 2017
“Sanders to unveil 'Medicare for all' bill on Wednesday”
The Hill, September 8, 2017
“The Traditional Long-Term Care Insurance Market Crumbles”
Forbes, September 8, 2017
“Blue Cross payment cuts prompt protest by Minnesota mental health providers”
Star Tribune, September 6, 2017
“How we can find common ground on health care”
The Washington Post, September 6, 2017
“Medicaid: What we learned from the recent debate and what to watch for in September 2017”
Kaiser Family Foundation, September 5, 2017
“Poll: Older Hispanics face language and cultural barriers to long term care”
KJZZ, August 28, 2017
“How Medicaid, and its costs, grew in Nevada”
Las Vegas Review Journal, August 28, 2017
“She eats out of dumpsters so she can afford long term care for her husband”
Miami Herald, August 27, 2017
“Community Health asks for extra millions for Medicaid”
Georgia Health News, August 24, 2017
“Patients in Virginia receive first new ALS drug available in 20 years, though access remains an issue for most”
Richmond Times Dispatch, August 24, 2017
“Congress revamps housing program to benefit areas where HIV is spreading”
Kaiser Health News, August 7, 2017
“Counting on Medicaid to avoid life in a nursing home? That’s now up to Congress.”
Kaiser Health News, July 31, 2017
“LTC providers: Senate vote to kill ‘skinny’ healthcare bill ‘the right move’ for residents”
McKnight’s, July 28, 2017
“Families allowed to join fight over community-based supports”
Disability Scoop, July 28, 2017
“How to get long term care at home without busting the bank”
Kaiser Health News, July 27, 2017
“These are the faces of people with pre-existing conditions. They’re terrified of the future”
TIME, July 26, 2017
“Medicaid is the backbone of health coverage”
The Hill, July 25, 2017
“Paralyzed patients in Florida fear losing health care at home”
Tampa Bay Times, July 24, 2017
“Medicaid shows its political clout”
Politico, 7.19.2017
“CBO: Senate ‘repeal-replace’ plan would leave 22M more uninsured”
Politico, July 20, 2017
“CBO: 22 million would lose coverage under Senate Obamacare replacement”
The Hill, July 20, 2017
“Trump blindsided by implosion of GOP health care bill”
Politico, July 18, 2017
“Trump says he’ll let Obamacare fail”
The Hill, July 18, 2017
“How the Medicaid debate affects long term care insurance decisions”
The New York Times, July 14, 2017
“Nursing homes move into the insurance business”
Kaiser Health News, July 13, 2017
“Bipartisan group pushes caregivers tax credit”
The Hill, July 13, 2017
“A bipartisan plan for modest, but important, long term care financing reform”
Forbes, July 12, 2017
“How to keep long term care from bankrupting us”
NextAvenue, July 12, 2017
“Study: Cruz amendment could raise premiums for 1.5M with pre-existing conditions”
The Hill, July 11, 2017
“Senate’s proposed Medicaid cuts could make long term care unaffordable”
CNBC, July 10, 2017
“Why disabled people are putting their bodies on the line to protest healthcare cuts”
In These Times, July 10, 2017
“As adults with developmental disabilities get older, state services will be tested”
Vermont Public News, July 10, 2017
“For many, Medicaid provides the only route to mental health care”
NPR, July 9, 2017
“Explaining Medicaid’s starring role in the US health debate”
Bloomberg, June 27, 2017
“Lawmakers push White House for action after HIV panel resignations”
STAT, June 26, 2017
“Senate GOP releases bill to cut Medicaid, alter Obamacare”
Associated Press, June 22, 2017
“The wrong policy at the wrong time”
LeadingAge and McKnight’s, June 19, 2017
“Senators wrestle with transparency in health care debate”
The Hill, June 18, 2017
“Cerebral palsy didn’t stop this college junior. Obamacare repeal might”
The Huffington Post, June 17, 2017
“Enforcement focus remains on Long term care”
McKnight’s, June 7, 2017
“‘Die-in’ held at Daines’ office protests planned GOP Medicaid cuts”
Missoulian, June 7, 2017
“‘My life is very full’: People with disabilities worry about GOP Medicaid cuts”
Kaiser Health News, June 7, 2017
“Disability advocates protest Medicaid cuts”
Disability Scoop, June 7, 2017
“The real 13 senators to watch on health care”
Roll Call, June 6, 2017
“Caring for a loved one? Care for yourself, too”
Kaiser Health News, June 2, 2017
“It’s time to recognize mental health as essential to physical health”
Stat, May 31, 2017
“Children’s disabilities inform McMorris Rodgers and Hassan”
Roll Call, May 31, 2017
“Americans are baffled by long term care financing, but want Medicare to pay for it”
Forbes, May 30, 2017
“More people want Medicare to cover long term care; less personal planning occurring, poll shows”
McKnight’s, May 30, 2017
“Divisions emerge in the Senate on pre-existing conditions”
The Hill, May 23, 2017
“Congress may open the door to some Medicare long term care”
Forbes, May 17, 2017
“Group of 11 discuss bipartisan health care reform in Senate”
Politico, May 15, 2017
“CBO to release score of GOP healthcare bill in two weeks”
The Hill, May 10, 2017
“Bill aims to improve long term care in Louisiana”
The Advertiser, May 1, 2017
“Plan to give health care to every Californian moves forward”
Associated Press, April 27, 2017
“Paying for long term services and supports via Medicare would improve outcomes, lower costs: report”
McKnight’s, April 26, 2017
“Business is booming for long term care partners”
New Hampshire Union Leader, April 18, 2017
“All Americans deserve quality health care”
The Seattle Times, April 14, 2017
“Republicans focusing on health bill changes as leaders seek support”
Morning Consult, March 17, 2017
“Disabled fear Medicaid cuts will diminish their independence”
The Pew Charitable Trusts, March 17, 2017
“The long term care industry should be ashamed”
McKnight’s, March 20, 2017
“Say what? Fact-checking the chatter around the GOP health bill”
Kaiser Health News, March 13, 2017
“Healthcare bill faces steep climb in Senate”
The Hill, March 7, 2017
“‘Radical’ Medicaid changes could lead to LTC serviced cuts, LeadingAge and 99 other advocacy groups warn”
McKnight’s, March 6, 2017
“Committee approves Verma’s nomination to lead CMS”
Axios, March 2, 2017
“Public to pay: In biggest insurer failure ever, Pa. liquidates $4.6B LTC firm”
Philly.com, March 2, 2017
“Health law’s 10 essential benefits: A look at what’s at risk in GOP overhaul”
Kaiser Health News, February 21, 2017
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