Jan 22 2015
by Eileen Doherty As the weather turns colder, many of us are faced with increased costs to heat our homes. The LEAP program is designed to assist low-income households with paying the winter home heating costs but is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating or utility usage. To qualify for LEAP, …
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Dec 09 2014
by Eileen Doherty Nonprofit organizations rely heavily on the generosity of donors to be able to serve those in need in our community. The Community First Foundation and First Bank announce the fifth consecutive Colorado Gives Day on December 9, 2014. Donors come together as part of this movement to give to nonprofits throughout Colorado. Coloradoans are most …
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Nov 07 2014
by Eileen Doherty In 2014, winter begins on Dec. 21, 4:03 pm, MST. But many of us will turn on that furnace long before then. The high costs of heating are a problem for many people each year. Utility companies issue shut off notices, emergency assistance agencies struggle to find enough resources to help, and families go without …
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Oct 06 2014
by Eileen Doherty Each year the federal government makes changes to the Medicare. Beneficiaries are advised to go through the process of determining if they are satisfied with their current coverage with a Medicare Supplement, a Medicare Advantage Plan and/or prescription drug coverage. The Colorado Gerontological Society is sponsoring Medicare Monday on Oct. 20, 27, & Nov. …
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Sep 10 2014
by Eileen Doherty By nature people are caring, loving and want to help another person in need. These instincts serve us well as we age and need help and support from family and friends to maintain independence and quality of life. But caring for a loved one may require complex decisions based on specialized knowledge from skilled experts. Knowing where to go for help …
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Jul 08 2014
by Eileen Doherty The Colorado Legislature continued their support of senior citizen issues in property tax relief, continuation of licensure for home care agencies, and expansion of research efforts for Alzheimer’s Disease. As the nation continues to struggle with increased costs and devastation to individuals from Alzheimer’s Disease, the Colorado legislation appropriated $250,000 to CU to support the new research …
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May 05 2014
“She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah . . .” Who could forget those lyrics when the Beatles made their hit debut appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in February, 1964? Fifty years later that same song and the legendary Beatles are still a hit. You can relive that moment and that sound at the 25th Anniversary of the Salute to Seniors as the …
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Apr 03 2014
Colorado legislators, led by Senator John Kefalas, D-Fort Collins, are considering legislation to make significant changes to the Property Tax, Rent and Heat Credit program to increase eligibility, and the amount of the tax rebate. At the recommendation of the Legislative Audit Committee, Senator Kefalas is seeking major reforms in the program. The rebate program …
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Mar 03 2014
Each year when the Social Security Administration announces a cost of living adjustment for Social Security beneficiaries, individuals who need long term care and receive Medicaid are allowed to have more income and resources as well.
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Feb 03 2014
Most of us have heard the predictions that Medicare will run out of money at some point in the future, most recently the prediction was in 2026. One way to save money for Medicare is to reduce hospital readmissions. Thus, hospitals are actively engaged in looking at ways to reduce readmissions of Medicare patients. Under …
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Jan 05 2014
Congress has announced an increase of 1.5% in Social Security for 2014 thus starting January 1, 2014, all Social Security and Supplemental Security beneficiaries will receive an increase in their monthly benefit. The maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) increases to $117,000 from $113,700. The earnings limit for workers …
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Dec 10 2013
2014 Medicare changes for beneficiaries are again faced with that time of the year, from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, when they must review prescription drug coverage and decide whether to enroll in a Medicare Advantage Health Plan or stay with their current coverage. Premiums, deductibles and co-pays often change from year to year, causing …
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