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Seniors’ Champions in Washington State Continue to Lead the Way on Long-Term Care, Despite Roadblocks

In 2019, the state of Washington plunged headlong into the treacherous waters of public long-term care insurance with WA Cares – the first comprehensive program of its kind in the country. WA Cares was born out of the realization that most seniors will need some form of long term-care at some point in their lives.

NCPSSM2022-01-27T16:31:10-04:00January 27th, 2022|Categories: Democrats, Long term care, Medicaid, Medicare, Republicans|

The House-passed Budget Resolution Holds Historic Promise for Seniors

Lost in much of the coverage is the actual intent of the budget resolution – to lift-up vulnerable Americans during very trying times, especially the nation’s seniors.

NCPSSM2021-08-25T19:31:14-04:00August 25th, 2021|Categories: Budget, Congress, Democrats, Medicaid, Medicare, Prescription Drug Prices, President Biden|

Supreme Court Ruling a Victory for Older Americans

The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare applauds today's Supreme Court ruling leaving the Affordable Care Act in place:

NCPSSM2021-06-17T14:31:05-04:00June 17th, 2021|Categories: affordable care act, Congress, Max Richtman, Medicaid, Medicare|

Biden Budget Bolsters Seniors

photo by Greg Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons President Biden’s $6 trillion budget proposal for 2022 demonstrates a bold commitment

NCPSSM2021-06-02T00:31:50-04:00June 1st, 2021|Categories: Budget, Congress, Medicaid, Medicare, Prescription Drug Prices, President Biden|

President’s Infrastructure Plan Builds Stronger Foundation for Seniors

The nation’s pre-eminent coalition representing older Americans supports President Biden’s American Jobs Plan “as a bold step in the right direction

NCPSSM2021-04-09T14:57:38-04:00April 9th, 2021|Categories: Infrastructure, Long term care, Medicaid, President Biden|

Senate Confirms Seniors’ Champion to Lead HHS

Seniors can rightly celebrate Thursday's Senate confirmation of California attorney general Xavier Becerra to lead the U.S. Department of Health and

NCPSSM2021-03-19T11:42:09-04:00March 18th, 2021|Categories: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Congress, Democrats, Medicaid, Medicare, President Biden|

“Historic Victory for American People” is a Winner for Seniors

****Updated 3/11/21 3:30pm**** President Biden signed his $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill into law today --- on the first anniversary of

NCPSSM2021-03-11T16:26:12-04:00March 10th, 2021|Categories: Congress, COVID, Medicaid, Medicare, President Biden|

COVID Relief Should be a Big Relief for Seniors

The Senate is expected to pass President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill over the next several days. Though concessions have

NCPSSM2021-03-09T15:31:28-04:00March 5th, 2021|Categories: Congress, Coronavirus, COVID, Democrats, Medicaid, President Biden|

Biden’s Choice for CMS Director a Welcome Change for Post-Trump Era

President Biden has made his choice for a key administration official. Today, he named Chiquita Brooks-LaSure as Director of the Centers for

NCPSSM2021-02-18T16:58:32-04:00February 18th, 2021|Categories: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Democrats, Medicaid, Medicare, President Biden|

COVID Relief Package Should be a Relief for Seniors

President Biden’s COVID $1.9 trillion relief package should be a relief to seniors, who stand to benefit from some of its

NCPSSM2021-02-05T18:43:22-04:00February 5th, 2021|Categories: Congress, COVID, Medicaid, President Biden|