Carolyn Villers
Executive Director
We Have Moved:
Massssachusetts Senior Action Council
150 Mt. Vernon Street - 2nd Fl
Dorchester, MA 02125
Main No. 617-284-1234
Direct No. 617-284-1250
www.masssenioraction.org
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Older Americans Month 2011
Older Americans Month is an occasion to show appreciation and support for our seniors as they continue to enrich and strengthen our communities.
This year's theme—Older Americans: Connecting the Community—pays homage to the many ways in which older adults bring inspiration and continuity to the fabric of our communities, and highlights how technology is helping older Americans live longer, healthier, and more engaged lives.
The U.S. Administration on Aging is sponsoring two exciting activities in observance of Older Americans Month 2011, a video challenge and a video game tournament. We welcome and encourage the participation of seniors and community members across the country.
For more information about Older Americans Month, visit the U.S. Administration on Aging.
This year's theme—Older Americans: Connecting the Community—pays homage to the many ways in which older adults bring inspiration and continuity to the fabric of our communities, and highlights how technology is helping older Americans live longer, healthier, and more engaged lives.
The U.S. Administration on Aging is sponsoring two exciting activities in observance of Older Americans Month 2011, a video challenge and a video game tournament. We welcome and encourage the participation of seniors and community members across the country.
For more information about Older Americans Month, visit the U.S. Administration on Aging.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Delegation: Don't cut community services
Building a Better State
Local and Statewide Leaders and Advocates Look at How We're Investing in Our Budget Priorities
May 4, 2011.
Nine House members from Massachusetts are among 84 Democrats who sent a letter to the top members of the House Appropriations Committee saying that cuts to Community Service Block Grants would harm vulnerable citizens when the services are most needed. Edward J. Markey, a Malden Democrat, provided the letter's first signature...."Severe cuts to CSBGs - the source of funding for community action programs - would hinder, rather than help, our nation's economic recovery while devastating critical support services for the poor, disabled, children and the elderly," the letter read. [Full Article: Boston Globe]
Local and Statewide Leaders and Advocates Look at How We're Investing in Our Budget Priorities
May 4, 2011.
Nine House members from Massachusetts are among 84 Democrats who sent a letter to the top members of the House Appropriations Committee saying that cuts to Community Service Block Grants would harm vulnerable citizens when the services are most needed. Edward J. Markey, a Malden Democrat, provided the letter's first signature...."Severe cuts to CSBGs - the source of funding for community action programs - would hinder, rather than help, our nation's economic recovery while devastating critical support services for the poor, disabled, children and the elderly," the letter read. [Full Article: Boston Globe]
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
states survey Medicaid recipients
States must consult Medicaid recipients because, the rule says, their experience is “the most important indicator of whether access is sufficient.” Federal officials suggested that to see how much difficulty they had in scheduling doctor’s appointments.states survey Medicaid recipients
In addition, the rule says, states should compare Medicaid payment rates with the amounts paid by Medicare or commercial insurers, with providers’ costs or with their customary charges. Another important factor, it said, is the number and percentage of doctors who accept new Medicaid patients.
Posted by Malden Senior at 4:39 AM
In addition, the rule says, states should compare Medicaid payment rates with the amounts paid by Medicare or commercial insurers, with providers’ costs or with their customary charges. Another important factor, it said, is the number and percentage of doctors who accept new Medicaid patients.
Posted by Malden Senior at 4:39 AM
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