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People in state high-risk insurance plans often feel left behind
The federal health law set up new plans that are cheaper and more comprehensive than the older ones run by states but consumers need to go without insurance for six months to qualify.
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The coming nursing home shortage
The latest casualty of the Great Recession may soon be the nation’s elderly. Cuts in government payments for patient care and less construction of new nursing homes are already taking a toll. Add to this the aging baby boom generation and you have a worst-case scenario.
Long-term care insurance can come up short
Will it cover your needs? Can you pay for it? Can you afford not to have it?
Tips for buying long-term care insurance
Don’t buy if the out-of-pocket cost for the coverage would be more than you can afford. Policies differ greatly so know what you are buying. Shop around.
Health on the Web: This week’s top picks
A drug that wakes the “near dead.” Romneycare and abortion. Low-birthweight affects adult cognitive abilities. Technology to connect doctors and caregivers. Trisomy 18 and Rick Santorum’s daughter.
Free college prep for high-school students with disabilities
The University of Washington’s DO-IT Scholars program is inviting applications from Washington state high school sophomores and juniors with disabilities who are interested in preparing for college.
Cystic fibrosis drug improves lung function and symptoms, Seattle-led study finds
A new drug, called ivacaftor or VX-770, significantly improves lung function and other symptoms in cystic fibrosis patients with a specific mutation — Seattle Childrens/UW study finds
Where to find help for a child with ADHD — CDC tips
While ADHD can’t be cured, it can be successfully managed, and there is a wealth of information available that you can access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Employers cutting disability benefits
The same pattern that has emerged in health insurance — employers’ shifting more costs onto workers’ shoulders — is occurring in disability coverage.
Long-term care services in Washington No. 2 in nation — report
Long-term care services for the elderly and disabled in Washington state are second only to those provided in Minnesota, according to a new report.
SSI program for disabled kids criticized for ADHD benefits
The SSI program for disabled children is rapidly expanding, with the biggest increase among kids with mental, behavioral and learning disorders, including ADHD.
Resources to help you be a better caregiver
Many of us are—or will become—a caregiver to a parent, spouse, child, or other loved one. Are there resources that can help us meet that challenge?
Toll on family caregivers is ‘huge’, study
More than 40 million Americans caring for an elderly or disabled loved one, the value of their work is $450 billion a year — a good deal for society, but . . .
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