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Two episodes of the television show Grace & Frankie will be shown on Tuesday, March 21, at 12:45 p.m. The show stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. Also on Tuesday, AARP will present CAREversation, a conversation about family caregiving.

Insurance giant wants health care bill changes – and fast

Insurance giant Anthem lent its support to parts of the Republican health care bill, saying changes must be made as soon as possible for the Obamacare market to survive. The company warned two Republican House committee leaders Thursday that without “significant regulatory and statutory changes,” it will begin to “surgically extract” itself next year from the 14 states where it participates on the individual market.

Anthem supports parts of GOP health care bill, but wants more and fast

Insurance giant Anthem lent its support to parts of the Republican health care bill, saying changes must be made as soon as possible for the Obamacare market to survive. The company warned two Republican House committee leaders Thursday that without “significant regulatory and statutory changes,” it will begin to “surgically extract” itself next year from the 14 states where it participates on the individual market.

Morning Bits

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events President Trump meets with Republican leaders including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , center, and Rep. Kevin McCarthy at the White House. In other words, those who know anything about health care hate it.

Governor Cuomo Announces Impact of American Health Care Act

Department of Health analysis of the House Republican’s American Health Care Act has confirmed that the proposed legislation would put the health care coverage of more than 1 million New Yorkers in significant jeopardy. Albany, NY – March 9, 2017 – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a Department of Health analysis of the House Republican’s American Health Care Act has confirmed that the proposed legislation would put the health care coverage of more than 1 million New Yorkers in significant jeopardy.

These major health advocacy groups oppose GOP health care plan

Major health advocacy groups that played an influential role in the passage of Obamacare have come out against the legislation House Republicans rolled out Monday evening to repeal and replace the healthcare law. The measure cleared its first hurdle early Thursday morning with the House Ways and Means Committee advancing it after a marathon mark-up that began Wednesday morning.

Voter, 55, who chose Trump protests large increase in health costs

After voting for the first time at the age of 55, for Trump, Martha Brawley is worried that the main issue that brought her to the polls – health insurance coverage – is going to become worse. “I’m 55. This is the first time in my life I voted and I voted for Trump hoping that he would change the insurance, so I could get good health care,” Brawley told ABC News.

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The AARP issued a statement on Tuesday declaring its opposition to the health care bill touted by GOP leadership this week. The letter — from one of the most influential groups in domestic policy — is the latest blow for a bill that has already seen opposition from many conservative leaders, media organizations and interest groups.

Republicans’ Obamacare Replacement Just Got A Powerful Enemy

Provisions in the House Republicans’ Obamacare replacement bill that would raise insurance costs for older Americans are drawing resistance from the influential seniors’ lobby. The American Health Care Act , as Republicans are calling it, would allow insurers to make premiums for older Americans five times what they charge younger workers – provided that a state’s regulations allow for it.

What to do now to retire better

… care insurance coverage (generally not appropriate before or after mid-50s). Premiums get much larger as you age, and health issues may disqualify you. Update your will and estate planning documents. Watch out for high mutual fund and management …

New budget chief tackles Rubik’s cube of spending

The dyspeptic Henry Adams was not nice but not wrong when he described what now is named the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, adjacent to the White House, as an “architectural infant asylum.” The granite pile, which once housed the State, War and Navy departments, was, Harry Truman said, “the greatest monstrosity in America.”

AARP offering free tax prep

If you are one of the many Hudson Valley residents who need help with your tax return, free tax preparation is available from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide’s IRS trained and certified volunteers through the Hudson Valley CA$H Coalition. With the addition of several new tax preparation sites in Dutchess and Orange counties last year, 7,655 residents of Dutchess and Orange counties – an increase of more than 500 individuals – received help preparing and filing their taxes.

Important public forum

… appointed, and the Senate confirmed on a party line vote, Atlanta’s Rep. Tom Price as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Price, like his friend Speaker Paul Ryan, wants to do away with traditional Medicare and change the age of …

Trump Moving To Delay Rule That Protects Workers From Bad Financial Advice

The exterior of the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 10. A lobbying battle is being waged over a rule requiring financial advisers to act in their clients’ best interest in retirement planning. Over the past two weeks, the Trump administration has taken steps to delay and perhaps scuttle a new rule designed to save American workers billions of dollars they currently pay in excessive fees in their retirement accounts.

University of North Carolina Center for Health Innovation and AARP…

The UNC AARP Sprint aims to find digital health solutions to the challenge of: How can wearables be used to seamlessly galvanize the 50+ population to take the right medications as prescribed? Newswise – CHAPEL HILL, NC – The University of North Carolina Center for Health Innovation and AARP are collaborating to launch a second Digital Health Innovation SprintTM in the Triangle of North Carolina to develop digital solutions to the problem of medication adherence in patients age 50 and over. The “Sprint” is a novel experience-based series of high-energy events designed to guide entrepreneurial-focused teams quickly through the process of maturing an idea and creating a prototype.

Don’t tell Mom

… Dunkin’ Donuts for your coffee, there is so much more. Another blog I have come to love is Diane Atwood’s ” Catching Health . It is a whole website that is fun and deals with all aspects of aging with a focus on health. Good for any of us at any …

The Higher Ed Notebook: DSC to host car-fitting event

Students in the DSC’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program will “lead older drivers through a 12-point checklist with their vehicle,” said OTA Academic Clinical Coordinator Shirish Lala in a release. “It’s a great opportunity for our students to work in the community, and each assessment concludes with recommendations for car adjustments and adaptations that could make the individual’s cars fit better or enhance their safety.” CarFit is free and takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 8, at the Florida Lutheran Retirement Center-Good Samaritan Society on 450 N. McDonald Ave. in DeLand.

The Higher Ed Notebook: DSC to host car-fitting event

Students in the DSC’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program will “lead older drivers through a 12-point checklist with their vehicle,” said OTA Academic Clinical Coordinator Shirish Lala in a release. “It’s a great opportunity for our students to work in the community, and each assessment concludes with recommendations for car adjustments and adaptations that could make the individual’s cars fit better or enhance their safety.” CarFit is free and takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 8, at the Florida Lutheran Retirement Center-Good Samaritan Society on 450 N. McDonald Ave. in DeLand.

AARP lays down marker on Medicare

Throughout his presidential campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly vowed to protect Medicare because so many older Americans depend on the federal program to help cover their health-care costs. One of the most influential senior lobbying groups wants to remind Trump of his promise.

Catholic Charities, AARP offer free tax help

Hawaii seniors and other community members who need expert assistance with preparing their 2016 tax returns by the April 18 federal tax deadline can receive free assistance from Catholic Charities Hawaii and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide at three locations. Read More

Study: GOP Medicaid plan could save more than $100 billion

Transforming Medicaid into a block grant or per capita cap program could save the federal government more than $100 billion over five years, a new study found. The research from the healthcare firm Avalere Health was released as the GOP-controlled Congress eyes overhauling Medicaid as part of a replacement to Obamacare.

With no allies, Republicans step away from precipice of repeal

As they struggle to figure out how to deliver on the most important promise they made to their constituents over the last eight years – repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act – Republicans face two sets of problems, both of which are far thornier than they imagined. The first are the policy problems, which arise from the fact that health care reform is incredibly complex .

Medicaid block – bigger threat to US healthcare than ACA repeal

As the new administration and congress begin their work, much of the healthcare world is focused on the effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act . But while the ACA proposals are critically important as they may immediately imperil the health insurance of over 18 million Americans, there is a potentially greater threat to the health and wellbeing of over 80 million of Americans.

What to consider with ’55-plus’ living

… deal.” a Finances: Sure, a fancy fitness center and a golf course are nice – but is the community in good financial health? You should review the financial records of the homeowners’ association and the minutes of monthly meetings. How big is the …

Prepare For Medical Costs In Retirement

How much money do you think that you need to retire? There are many assumptions involved in answering that question, but one assumption is the greatest of all: how much money will you need for your health care costs? Fidelity projects that a 65-year old couple who retired in 2016 should expect an average cost of $260,000 over twenty years, and that excludes any nursing home costs . Too often, seniors are worried about medical expenses draining their funds and forcing them to become a burden to their families.

Carroll Daybook

… Senior Center on West Avenue. The new officers will be installed. The meeting is open to the public. The Board of Health will have a scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from noon until 1 p.m. at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton in the board room …

AARP free tax help program offered in February, April

The AARP Tax-Aide Program will once again be offering free tax return preparation for all low and moderate-income taxpayers on Mondays and Thursdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., from Feb. 2 to April 13, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 312 Franklin St., Marietta . Taxpayers should bring all W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, picture ID and Social Security cards for all family members, and a copy of last year’s return, if available.