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Pushing Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust up the Hill – Herb Weiss
Larson Pushes to Get Social Security Reform Proposal for House Vote By Herb Weiss, contributing writer The House Ways and Means Committee is preparing for a full mark-up on H.R. 5723, Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust, authored by Committee Chairman John B. Larson (D-CT) this summer. Last week Larson held a press conference calling…
Read MoreRINewsToday writer, Herb Weiss, featured in national press
Herb Weiss, a prolific writer, and RINewsToday’s very own writer on aging issues often has his items mentioned in national venues – but this one merits special mention. “Florida support needed for Pepper’s Aging Committee” appeared in the Tallahassee Democratic, in Florida – here it is – and congrats, Herb… Florida support needed for Pepper’s…
Read MoreTrustee Reports predict improved outlook for Social Security and Medicare – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues On June 2, 2022, following a meeting of the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees, the Social Security Administration (SSA) – joined by the Departments of Health and Human Services and Labor, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the U.S. Department of Treasury —…
Read MoreSenior Agenda Coalition of RI zeros in on key aging legislation – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss As the General Assembly winds down, the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island (SACRI) is tracking 16 House and Senate Bills along with FY 24 Budget Articles that have an impact on the state’s senior population. In a legislative alert, SACRI details a listing of 16 House and Senate bills and FY23 Budget…
Read MoreSenior Agenda Coalition of RI honors senior heroes – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues During Older Americans Month, it was a wonderful time to break bread, catch up with old friends and to recognize outstanding Rhode Island senior advocates. After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, over 100 people gathered at the Providence Marriott Downtown to attend the Senior…
Read MoreTo the Class of 2022: Age boldly, enjoy your journey – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues According to Research.com, this year commencement speakers at colleges and universities in Rhode Island will impart their “pearls of wisdom“ to 19,782 graduating college seniors and their families. The usual commencement speech, traditionally about 10 minutes in length, offers simple tips and observations that, if taken, just might…
Read MoreOlder Americans Month: great time to bring back House Aging Committee – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues On April 29, President Joe Biden proclaimed the month of May, Older Americans Month for 2022 to honor the nation’s 54.1 million Americans aged 65 and over “who contribute their time and wisdom to make our communities stronger, more informed, and better connected.” “Older adults have always…
Read MoreAging in Place in Your Rhode Island Community – Herb Weiss
Aging in Place in your Rhode Island community by Herb Weiss
Read MoreControversial move by CMS limits coverage for new Alzheimer’s drug, Aduhelm – Herb Weiss
CMS does not approve Alzheimer’s drug treatment
Read MoreNew efforts on Smith Hill to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues On March 8th, a press conference on Smith Hill put the legislative spotlight on introduced rate setting legislation intended to fix Rhode Island’s long-time problem of paying insufficient reimbursement rates to human-service agencies delivering social, human and clinical services to Medicaid recipients. Over 80 human service providers,…
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