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Medicare premiums could rise for many retirees
By Ricardo Alonso-ZaldivarAARP fears that basing the cost on income could weaken political support for the program.
December 20, 2012
Senate panel: Dementia a $20 trillion threatWe have to come up with the cash to invest in Alzheimer's research, lawmakers say.
December 20, 2012
Obama, Boehner clash as cliff edge approachesDespite the political rhetoric, both sides continue to negotiate.
December 19, 2012
Kindred makes a $2 million home care dealPaul Diaz said his company would like to buy more home care businesses.
December 19, 2012
Alzheimer's panel to hold open meetingVA officials will talk about their efforts to help veterans with Alzheimer's.
December 19, 2012
Thrivent probes LTC planning gapWomen use more formal LTC services but are less likely to have LTC coverage.
December 19, 2012
South Carolina state lawmaker proposes LTCI billAn individual could get a tax credit of up to $350 per year.
December 19, 2012
State rep seeks to criminalize PPACA implementationWilliam Chumley wants to make efforts to apply the law a felony.