Family Caregiving Worth $470 Billion a Year, AARP Finds
The economic value of the nation’s family caregivers’ unpaid work is an estimated $470 billion a year — an amount about equal to the annual sales of Wal-Mart, the world’s largest company. That’s the...
View ArticleWhat Workers Can Expect During Open Enrollment
Heads-up, workers. Open enrollment season is just around the corner. That’s when you’ll make your selections for the benefits you’ll receive next year. Here are a few changes you may see in your...
View ArticleIt Pays to Compare Your Medicare Plan Options
It’s that time of year again: Medicare Open Enrollment. Open enrollment is the one time of year when you can re-evaluate your Medicare health and prescription drug plans and switch to ones that offer...
View ArticleAmong Older African Americans, Depression Continues to Be Under-Detected and...
The good news is that appropriate treatment can help most older adults with depression. What’s more, Medicare has recently improved its coverage for people with mental disorders. It now covers a free...
View ArticleFeds Propose New Health Insurance Consumer Protections
En español | Have you ever scheduled a medical procedure, made sure your health insurance was covering it as in-network — but later were surprised to receive an out-of-network bill from one of your...
View Article4 Tips for Long-Distance Caregivers
I can easily use my smartphone or tablet anywhere to monitor Dad’s sleeping and safety with this small camera, placed on his dresser. I have been both a live-in caregiver and a long-distance caregiver....
View ArticleNew Guidelines Give Consumers Easier Access to Their Medical Records
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) gives consumers the right to access their medical information. But many people still have to jump through hoops to get their medical...
View ArticleAARP Opposes Employer Invasion of Medical Privacy
UPDATE (5/16/2016): AARP is deeply disappointed with the new EEOC rules on workplace wellness programs. Read our press release. ***** With election season in full force, much of the work inside...
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