Maine Senior Report
DOING NOTHING IS NOT AN OPTION
Whether older Americans think the latest health care reform bill belongs
on the “Do not resuscitate” list, or they still hope that it can be
taken off life support and recover, few dispute one key point: Ignoring
the growing problems of health care will only make it worse.
Alliance Members Encouraged to Assist Haiti following Earthquake The Alliance is encouraging that donations be made to the Solidarity Center Emergency Relief Fund
THE PUBLIC OPTION:
MISUNDERSTOOD AND MISCHARACTERIZED?
New Issue Brief Sees a Public Option as a Key Element of Cost Containment
HEALTH CARE DEBATE – GETS HOT
Snowe & Collins May Play Key Role
Get your Swine Flu Facts
SENIORS WILL MISS
SENATOR KENNEDY
The leadership of the ARA along with seniors everywhere mourn
the loss of Senator Kennedy. ARA offices issued the following statement:
"Retired Americans are deeply saddened by the passing of Senator
Kennedy. Senator Kennedy was one of the greatest champions of older Americans
in our nation's history. Senior citizens are deeply indebted to him for his
lifetime of achievements and leadership, from the beginning of his Senate
career until the end.
Corporate Lobbyists and your Health Care
HEALTH CARE BATTLE IN CONGRESS HEATS UP
Get Details in July Maine Senior Report
Most of the news recently and for what looks to be more in the near future is HEALTH CARE REFORM. There is considerable debate as to “what does the word REFORM MEAN?” Well it can be said that REFORM is in the eye of the beholder. In this issue of the Maine Senior report we have two reports of what’s going on in Health Care one from the State of Maine and National news.
What you Need to know about the Stimulus Package
President Obama recently signed into law an economic stimulus plan that includes a one-time $250 payment for many seniors. Special thanks to Alliance members who contacted their elected officials in support of this bill.
HOW THE STIMULUS IMPACTS SENIORS
ARA Fact Sheet
President Obama signed the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
of 2009 (ARRA) into law on February 17, 2009. This legislation will
stimulate the economy in the short-term and will lay the foundation for
long-term economic stability by modernizing our health care system and
improving our infrastructure. The following provisions are of great
interest to America’s seniors: