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		<title>Slowdown in Health Care Spending May be Here to Stay, Harvard Studies Suggest</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 19:05:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two new Harvard studies published May 6 in the journal HealthAffairs have examined the causes of a dramatic slowdown in the growth of health care spending that the U.S. has experienced in recent years. They have concluded that the <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/25582/slowdown-in-health-care-spending-may-be-here-to-stay-harvard-studies-suggest">Slowdown in Health Care Spending May be Here to Stay, Harvard Studies Suggest</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Would Medicare-For-All be the Answer for our Health Care System?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an editorial published by the Huffington Post on January 24, 2013, John Geyman, M.D., Professor Emeritus of Family Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine, makes a case that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) only goes <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/24844/would-medicare-for-all-be-the-answer-for-our-health-care-system">Would Medicare-For-All be the Answer for our Health Care System?</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>35 More Medical Conditions Fast-Tracked for Disability Benefits, Social Security Announces</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Social Security Administration (SSA) on December 6 issued a press release, announcing that it has added 35 medical conditions to its list of &#8220;Compassionate Allowances&#8221; &#8211; a list of serious diseases and medical conditions for which one is <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/24044/35-more-medical-conditions-fast-tracked-for-disability-benefits-social-security-announces">35 More Medical Conditions Fast-Tracked for Disability Benefits, Social Security Announces</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Social Security Statements Now Available Online &#8211; at My Social Security</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) has added to its website a new feature called My Social Security, which allows you to set up your personal account and access your social security information online at any time. The information <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/23988/social-security-statements-now-available-online-at-my-social-security">Social Security Statements Now Available Online &#8211; at My Social Security</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Planning Ahead for Long-Term Care</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[November has been designated as Long-Term Care Awareness Month. As part of this observance, the U.S. Department of Health &#038; Human Services issued a release yesterday, containing useful information on long-term care for seniors and their family caregivers. The <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/23218/planning-ahead-for-long-term-care">Planning Ahead for Long-Term Care</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>US and UK Healthcare Systems Should Learn From Each Other, Experts Conclude</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a health policy paper published on October 11, 2012 in The Lancet medical journal, US and UK experts on healthcare policy who co-authored the article conclude that, even though the US and UK healthcare systems are often thought <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/22783/us-and-uk-healthcare-systems-should-learn-from-each-other-experts-conclude">US and UK Healthcare Systems Should Learn From Each Other, Experts Conclude</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Social Security Benefits Will Increase by 1.7% in 2013, SSA Announces</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:05:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today that Social Security benefits will increase by 1.7% in 2013, as a result of a cost-of-living adjustment. The 1.7% increase will benefit nearly 62 million Americans receiving Social Security or Supplemental <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/22738/social-security-benefits-will-increase-by-1-7-in-2013-ssa-announces">Social Security Benefits Will Increase by 1.7% in 2013, SSA Announces</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>New Resources to Help Seniors &amp; Those With Disabilities Stay Independent Provided under Affordable Care Act</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Sep 2012 14:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius announced that $12.5 million in awards funded by the Affordable Care Act and the Older Americans Act will be made to local Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) to help <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/22340/new-resources-to-help-seniors-those-with-disabilities-stay-independent-provided-under-affordable-care-act">New Resources to Help Seniors &#038; Those With Disabilities Stay Independent Provided under Affordable Care Act</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>In Hispanic Heritage Month HHS Reaffirms Commitment to Improving Health Care Access &amp; Celebrates Progress Made under Affordable Care Act</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On the occasion of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins September 15, Secretary of Health &#038; Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius issued a Statement, reaffirming the commitment of HHS and the Obama Administration to reducing the disparities in health care access <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/22301/in-hispanic-heritage-month-hhs-reaffirms-commitment-to-improving-health-care-access-celebrates-progress-made-under-affordable-care-act">In Hispanic Heritage Month HHS Reaffirms Commitment to Improving Health Care Access &#038; Celebrates Progress Made under Affordable Care Act</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Do You or Your Senior Loved One Qualify for Veterans Health Care Benefits?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;If you served in the active military, naval, or air service and were honorably discharged or released, you may qualify for VA health care benefits, including hospital services,&#8221; according to an e-mail announcement issued August 30 from USA.gov, the <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/22062/do-you-or-your-senior-loved-one-qualify-for-veterans-health-care-benefits">Do You or Your Senior Loved One Qualify for Veterans Health Care Benefits?</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>HHS Provides Tool to Find Out How the President’s Health Care Law Benefits You &amp; Your State</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:35:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Health &#38; Human Services announced a new tool to help you find out how the Patient Protection &#38; Affordable Care Act (President Obama&#8217;s signature Health Care Law &#8211; which some call &#8220;Obamacare&#8221;) is benefiting people <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/21950/hhs-provides-tool-to-find-out-how-the-presidents-health-care-law-benefits-you-your-state">HHS Provides Tool to Find Out How the President’s Health Care Law Benefits You &#038; Your State</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Paul Ryan Takes Surprising Positions Against Women&#8217;s Health &amp; Reproductive Rights</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Aug 2012 21:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Family caregivers &#8212; the vast majority of whom are women &#8212; may be surprised at the positions Congressman Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney&#8217;s choice for his running mate, has consistently taken on women&#8217;s health and reproductive rights issues. Recent news <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/21923/paul-ryan-takes-surprising-positions-against-womens-health-reproductive-rights">Paul Ryan Takes Surprising Positions Against Women&#8217;s Health &#038; Reproductive Rights</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Ryan-Romney Budget Proposals Would End Medicare as We Know It &amp; Cut or Eliminate Programs for Poor, Elderly &amp; Vulnerable</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:29:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By selecting Paul Ryan as his running mate, former Governor and Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney has taken action that backs up and gives teeth to his previous endorsements of the Ryan Budget Plan and his promise to sign it <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/21826/ryan-romney-budget-proposals-would-end-medicare-as-we-know-it">Ryan-Romney Budget Proposals Would End Medicare as We Know It &#038; Cut or Eliminate Programs for Poor, Elderly &#038; Vulnerable</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>People on Medicare Can Now Get Information from Pharmacies about New Benefits Available to Them under Affordable Care Act, HHS Announces</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 01:42:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that it has formed partnerships with several pharmacies to help inform and educate seniors and others on Medicare about the several new benefits that are made available to <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/21851/people-on-medicare-can-now-get-information-from-pharmacies-about-new-benefits-available-to-them-under-affordable-care-act-hhs-announces">People on Medicare Can Now Get Information from Pharmacies about New Benefits Available to Them under Affordable Care Act, HHS Announces</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>HHS Announces $128.6 Million of New Grants to Expand Community Health Centers Under Affordable Care Act &#8212; Will Serve 1.2 Million More Patients &amp; Create Over 5,000 Jobs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Health &#038; Human Services (HHS) announced Wednesday that it has awarded $128.6 million of new grants to expand Community Health Centers in 41 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands. <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/20494/affordable-care-act-expands-community-health-centers-to-serve-1-2-million-more-patients-creates-over-5000-jobs">HHS Announces $128.6 Million of New Grants to Expand Community Health Centers Under Affordable Care Act &#8212; Will Serve 1.2 Million More Patients &#038; Create Over 5,000 Jobs</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Govt Provides Links to More Senior Resources for Older Americans Month</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and honor the guiding wisdom and contributions of our nation&#8217;s seniors. Older Americans Month is declared each year by Presidential Proclamation. See President Proclaims May as Older Americans Month for <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/20131/govt-provides-links-to-more-senior-resources-for-older-americans-month">Govt Provides Links to More Senior Resources for Older Americans Month</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>HHS Announces $728 Million of Funding for Community Health Centers Under Obama&#8217;s Health Care Law</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 18:31:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the awarding of grants totaling $728 million to Community Health Centers nationwide under President Obama&#8217;s Health Care Law, the Patient Protection &#38; Affordable Care Act (&#8220;Affordable Care Act&#8221;). <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/19815/hhs-announces-728-million-of-funding-for-community-health-centers-under-obamas-health-care-law">HHS Announces $728 Million of Funding for Community Health Centers Under Obama&#8217;s Health Care Law</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Money Smart Week April 21-28 &#8211; Classes &amp; Events to be Held in 30 States</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Money Smart Week® classes and events for consumers in 30 different States &#8212; those indicated in green on the map at left. To find classes and other events (primarily in libraries) in your area, click HERE or click on <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/19555/money-smart-week-april-21-28-classes-events-to-be-held-in-30-states">Money Smart Week April 21-28 &#8211; Classes &#038; Events to be Held in 30 States</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>You Can Negotiate Lower Prices for Health Care, New Reports Suggest</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:03:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Several new reports have indicated that, facing rising healthcare costs and high-deductible health insurance or no insurance, patients and consumers are increasingly negotiating lower medical bills directly with their doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers. And, new resources <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/19284/you-can-negotiate-lower-prices-for-health-care-new-reports-suggest">You Can Negotiate Lower Prices for Health Care, New Reports Suggest</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>White House Issues New Report on Benefits of Affordable Care Act &amp; Debunks Myths About It</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:43:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On March 23, 2012, the White House issued a new report summarizing in simple and clear terms what the Patient Protection &#38; Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act), which some call &#8220;Obamacare,&#8221; actually does. In short, as its name <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/18798/white-house-issues-new-report-on-benefits-of-affordable-care-act-debunks-myths-about-it">White House Issues New Report on Benefits of Affordable Care Act &#038; Debunks Myths About It</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Government Reports Record $4.1 Billion Health Care Fraud Recovery in 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:41:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Justice Department and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a joint news release on February 14, 2012 in which they reported a record recovery of $4.1 Billion in taxpayer dollars in fiscal year 2011, due <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/18010/government-reports-record-4-1-billion-health-care-fraud-recovery-in-2011">Government Reports Record $4.1 Billion Health Care Fraud Recovery in 2011</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Legal and Financial Issues for People with Alzheimer’s Disease: A NIA Resource List</title>
		<link>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/17073/legal-and-financial-issues-for-people-with-alzheimer%e2%80%99s-disease-a-nia-resource-list</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:39:42 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Advance Directives for Health Care: Living Wills, Proxies, Surrogates - Overview]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, under the U.S. Department of Health &#038; Human Services (HHS), provides a useful resource list with excerpts and links to multiple sources of information on Legal <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/17073/legal-and-financial-issues-for-people-with-alzheimer%e2%80%99s-disease-a-nia-resource-list">Legal and Financial Issues for People with Alzheimer’s Disease: A NIA Resource List</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>AARP &amp; NFCA Sponsor Free Webinar on Helping With A Loved One&#8217;s Financial Affairs</title>
		<link>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/17065/free-webinar-on-helping-with-a-loved-ones-financial-affairs</link>
		<comments>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/17065/free-webinar-on-helping-with-a-loved-ones-financial-affairs#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[AnswersForCare™ - Legal & Financial Issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) and AARP are co-sponsoring a free Webinar on November 30 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on the topic: &#8220;When It&#8217;s Time To Intervene &#8211; Helping With A Loved One&#8217;s Financial Affairs.&#8221; Here is <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/17065/free-webinar-on-helping-with-a-loved-ones-financial-affairs">AARP &#038; NFCA Sponsor Free Webinar on Helping With A Loved One&#8217;s Financial Affairs</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Retirement and Long-Term Care Planning Tools</title>
		<link>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/15630/retirement-and-long-term-care-planning-tools</link>
		<comments>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/15630/retirement-and-long-term-care-planning-tools#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:59:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[AnswersForCare™ - Legal & Financial Issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[What can you do as a Baby Boomer and family caregiver to secure your retirement future against the threat of rising health care and long-term care costs? Here are some links to information that may be helpful to you <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/15630/retirement-and-long-term-care-planning-tools">Retirement and Long-Term Care Planning Tools</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Grants to States under Affordable Care Act Help Fight Health Insurance Premium Hikes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:12:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[AnswersForCare™ - Legal & Financial Issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced on September 20, 2011 that under the Affordable Care Act, 28 states and the District of Columbia have been awarded grants totaling $109 million, to help fight unreasonable health insurance premium increases and protect <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/15539/grants-to-states-under-affordable-care-act-help-fight-health-insurance-premium-hikes">Grants to States under Affordable Care Act Help Fight Health Insurance Premium Hikes</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Medicare Adds New Online Tools to Help Health Care Consumers</title>
		<link>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/14650/medicare-adds-new-online-tools-to-help-health-care-consumers</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:13:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Centers for Medicare &#038; Medicaid Services (CMS), announced on Friday that they have launched new online tools for patients and caregivers to &#8220;empower consumers to make informed choices about their health care,&#8221; as well as other initiatives <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/14650/medicare-adds-new-online-tools-to-help-health-care-consumers">Medicare Adds New Online Tools to Help Health Care Consumers</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>National Community Health Centers Provide Primary &amp; Preventive Care to 20 Million</title>
		<link>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/14627/august-7-13-is-national-community-health-center-week</link>
		<comments>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/14627/august-7-13-is-national-community-health-center-week#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:16:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. Department of Health &#038; Human Services (HHS) announced today that this week, August 7th-13th, is National Community Health Center Week. This is &#8220;an opportunity to recognize the vital work of community health centers, which provide high <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/14627/august-7-13-is-national-community-health-center-week">National Community Health Centers Provide Primary &#038; Preventive Care to 20 Million</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>S&amp;P Downgrade of US Credit Rating Cites Political Brinksmanship, Looming Deficit from Rising Health Care Costs</title>
		<link>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/14604/sp-downgrade-cites-political-brinksmanship-looming-deficit-from-rising-healthcare-costs</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2011 23:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advocacy - Proposals for Reform]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[actual S&#038;P Research Update of August 5, 2011, downgrading the U.S. credit rating, was published by S&#038;P on their website. It is entitled, &#8220;United States of America Long-Term Rating Lowered To &#8216;AA+&#8217; On Political Risks And Rising Debt Burden; <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/14604/sp-downgrade-cites-political-brinksmanship-looming-deficit-from-rising-healthcare-costs">S&#038;P Downgrade of US Credit Rating Cites Political Brinksmanship, Looming Deficit from Rising Health Care Costs</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Health Care Costs to Increase by 5.8% Per Year, CMS Projects; Baby Boomers Worry About Long-Term Care</title>
		<link>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/14481/health-care-costs-to-increase-by-5-8-per-year-cms-projects-baby-boomers-worry-about-long-term-care</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:43:10 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Checklists on Legal & Financial Issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new report, from the Office of the Actuary at the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in Baltimore, and published in the journal HealthAffairs on July 28, 2011, projects that overall U.S. health care costs will grow <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/14481/health-care-costs-to-increase-by-5-8-per-year-cms-projects-baby-boomers-worry-about-long-term-care">Health Care Costs to Increase by 5.8% Per Year, CMS Projects; Baby Boomers Worry About Long-Term Care</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Updated Information on Prescription Drugs Provided by US Govt Websites</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:56:36 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[AnswersForCare™ - Medical Conditions Commonly Faced by Seniors]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Government&#8217;s official web portal, USA.gov, indicates that as of July 20, 2011, updated information has been added to several government websites providing information and resources on prescription medications, drug interactions, and coverage of prescription drug costs. Many <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/14337/updated-information-on-prescription-drugs-provided-by-us-govt-websites">Updated Information on Prescription Drugs Provided by US Govt Websites</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Tips on Finding Senior Discounts</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:23:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While many discounts to seniors begin at 55 years of age, some start as early as 50. Listed below are some sites that may help you save for yourself, your elderly loved one, or both of you. Some things <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/14263/tips-on-finding-senior-discounts">Tips on Finding Senior Discounts</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>How To Save On The Cost Of Prescription Drugs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2011 19:56:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some tips from Medicare.gov on buying generic drugs and entering a discount prescription program. Click 10 ways to reduce your drug costs&#187; See also the ABC Diane Sawuer News Video report on how to cut the cost of <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/13077/how-to-save-on-the-cost-of-prescription-drugs">How To Save On The Cost Of Prescription Drugs</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Nine Tax Questions For Family Caregivers: FAQs &amp; Answers from the IRS</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:39:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Estate Planning: Taxes, Wills, Intestate Succession, Trusts - Overview]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are nine frequently asked tax questions for family caregivers, listed by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on its website. Click on the links below to find the answers provided by the IRS for each question: 1. I <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/11909/tax-questions-for-caregivers-faqs-answers-from-the-irs">Nine Tax Questions For Family Caregivers: FAQs &#038; Answers from the IRS</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Family Caregivers and Self-Employment Tax &#8211; Information from the IRS</title>
		<link>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/11905/family-caregivers-and-self-employment-tax-information-from-the-irs</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:11:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a copy of information provided on the IRS.gov website on: Family Caregivers and Self-Employment Tax: &#8220;Special rules apply to workers who perform in-home services for elderly or disabled individuals (caregivers). Caregivers are typically employees of the individuals <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/11905/family-caregivers-and-self-employment-tax-information-from-the-irs">Family Caregivers and Self-Employment Tax &#8211; Information from the IRS</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Eight Tax Tips for Caregivers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:58:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tax tips for Caregivers from a tax attorney, including brief tips on the following eight topics: Claiming a Dependent Dependent Care Credit Deduction Qualifying Criteria Multiple Support Agreement State Deductions and Credits Home Modifications Reimbursement Accounts In Home Assistance <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/11916/eight-tax-tips-for-caregivers">Eight Tax Tips for Caregivers</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Tax Breaks for Family Caregivers</title>
		<link>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/11847/tax-breaks-for-caregivers</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:46:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Senior Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you as a caregiver provide at least half of a care recipient&#8217;s financial support&#8230; If you are paying for some or all of a care recipient&#8217;s medical or dental expenses&#8230; you may be entitled to tax breaks. Read <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/11847/tax-breaks-for-caregivers">Tax Breaks for Family Caregivers</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Training to Be a Family Caregiver</title>
		<link>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/10206/training-to-be-a-family-caregiver</link>
		<comments>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/10206/training-to-be-a-family-caregiver#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:24:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[AnswersForCare™ - Tips for Caregivers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Caregiver Self-Care, Stress Management & Survival Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Expanding Role of Family Caregivers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Financial Issues - Overview, Financial Issues in Planning for Long-Term Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Latest Caregiving News]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Overview: How to Survive as a Caregiver]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article, part of a WSJ.com series with tips on elder-care, cites a series of new studies and reports on the emotional, physical and financial challenges of caring for aged or disabled loved ones.  It suggests that just as people train for marathons and other <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/10206/training-to-be-a-family-caregiver">Training to Be a Family Caregiver</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Growing Trend: Paying a Relative to Take Care of Mom</title>
		<link>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/10202/growing-trend-paying-a-relative-to-take-care-of-mom</link>
		<comments>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/10202/growing-trend-paying-a-relative-to-take-care-of-mom#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Expanding Role of Family Caregivers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Financial Issues - Overview, Financial Issues in Planning for Long-Term Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Financing the Cost of Home Health Care]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Read more in WSJ.com about a growing trend for families to compensate adult children or relatives who serve as caregivers to elders.  This trend may be fueled by a recognition of the financial sacrifices that family caregivers often make &#8212; frequently finding it <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/10202/growing-trend-paying-a-relative-to-take-care-of-mom">Growing Trend: Paying a Relative to Take Care of Mom</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Tax Breaks on Medical Care</title>
		<link>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/7464/tax-breaks-on-medical-care</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:33:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tax Breaks on Medical Care, SmartMoney.com, January 4, 2008. Summarizes the rules on deducting medical expenses on your Federal income tax return (assuming you itemize deductions). Includes the following clarification regarding deductibility of medical expenses you paid for a <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/7464/tax-breaks-on-medical-care">Tax Breaks on Medical Care</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>IRS Tax Topic 502 – Medical and Dental Expenses</title>
		<link>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/7461/irs-tax-topic-502-%e2%80%93-medical-and-dental-expenses</link>
		<comments>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/7461/irs-tax-topic-502-%e2%80%93-medical-and-dental-expenses#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:27:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[IRS Tax Topic 502 – Medical and Dental Expenses, Overview of which medical and dental expenses you can deduct and whose expenses you can deduct (which includes your own and those you paid for your dependents). Note the explanation <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/7461/irs-tax-topic-502-%e2%80%93-medical-and-dental-expenses">IRS Tax Topic 502 – Medical and Dental Expenses</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>To Find Other Federal and State Financial Benefit Programs&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/7458/to-find-other-federal-and-state-financial-benefit-programs</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:19:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To Find Other Federal and State Financial Benefit Programs that may be available to help Elderly Adults Pay for prescription drugs, health care, rent, utilities, and other needs »View Details This is a website developed and maintained by the <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/7458/to-find-other-federal-and-state-financial-benefit-programs">To Find Other Federal and State Financial Benefit Programs&#8230;</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Financial Information For Family And Friends Of People At The End Of Life</title>
		<link>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/7454/financial-information-for-family-and-friends-of-people-at-the-end-of-life</link>
		<comments>http://www.helpingyoucare.com/7454/financial-information-for-family-and-friends-of-people-at-the-end-of-life#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:25:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Financial Information For Family And Friends Of People At The End Of Life, Caringinfo.Org, by The National Hospice And Palliative Care Organization. Identifies sources of financial help, and provides financial advice, and links to help you find a financial <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/7454/financial-information-for-family-and-friends-of-people-at-the-end-of-life">Financial Information For Family And Friends Of People At The End Of Life</a></span>]]></description>
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		<title>Money Tips: Five tips for moving a parent into your home</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:20:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Money Tips: Five tips for moving a parent into your home, by Marshall Loeb, Market Watch – February 24, 2008. “(1) Get your legal ducks in a row, (2) Understand the finances, (3) Retrofit your home, (4) Arrange for <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.helpingyoucare.com/7451/money-tips-five-tips-for-moving-a-parent-into-your-home">Money Tips: Five tips for moving a parent into your home</a></span>]]></description>
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