Tag: aging
Developing countries all over the world are struggling with the same looming crisis: an aging population and an acute and worsening shortage of family and paid caregivers. Washington State did something about it. The question now is, will its new program to fund services for seniors survive a ballot initiative that would undermine it? In…
Low premiums, aggressive marketing and extras like dental care and prescription drugs have propelled Medicare Advantage plans to half of the retiree insurance market. Nevertheless, some people still prefer traditional Medicare combined with Medigap insurance. Medigap buyers on average use $12,200 in medical care annually – $2,300 more than everyone else on Medicare – according to…
