NCOA is thrilled to announce that we’re continuing our work with Walmart Foundation to enroll 20,000 eligible #OlderAdults into SNAP benefits over the next two years. Even years after the pandemic, #FoodInsecurity remains high, and many older adults who are eligible for SNAP don’t apply— further contributing to #HealthDisparities. Our partnership seeks to ensure that no older adult has to choose between eating nutritious food and paying the bills. 🍴🍎 Read the full press release:👇 https://lnkd.in/eiF6AB_d
National Council on Aging
Non-profit Organizations
Arlington, VA 33,119 followers
Helping improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030.
About us
Since 1950, we’ve walked beside generations of Americans. We were the first national voice for older adults. We helped end mandatory retirement. We advocated to secure Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act. Local organizations turned to us for support as they served older adults every day. At NCOA, we deliver the resources, digital tools, best practices, and advocacy our nation needs to ensure that every person can age with health and financial security. Because aging well for all is a matter of equity. A matter of dignity. And a matter of justice.
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http://www.ncoa.org
External link for National Council on Aging
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- 51-200 employees
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- Arlington, VA
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- Nonprofit
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- 1950
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- Medicare, Medicaid, SCSEP, BenefitsCheckUp®, MyMedicareMatters®, Aging Mastery® Program, Age Well Planner, Financial Literacy, Jobs, Older Adults, Seniors, Healthy Aging, Aging, Equity in Aging, Food Assistance, Benefits Programs, and Healthy Aging
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Arlington, VA 22202, US
Employees at National Council on Aging
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Shervelle Marquina
Product Owner/Analyst (Bilingual), Advancement Team at National Council on Aging
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Abe Rafi
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Karen Davis
Chief Development & Marketing Officer
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Ramsey Alwin
Ramsey Alwin is an Influencer National Nonprofit CEO | Policy & Social Impact Strategy Executive ➡️ Championing Economic & Social Justice
Updates
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What is a SHIP? It stands for State Health Insurance Assistance Programs, which offer free and unbiased counseling and assistance to adults who are Medicare-eligible. Learn about the benefits of SHIPS and how to connect your community with expert guidance in choosing a Medicare plan.👇 #MedicareAnniversary https://lnkd.in/eh_4VfWX
What Is a SHIP and How Can It Help Me?
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The #MedicarePartD late enrollment penalty occurs when people don't sign up for drug coverage when first eligible (and then later join a Part D plan). But in certain situations, it does not apply. We demystify the #PartD penalty here.👇 #MedicareAnniversary https://lnkd.in/ey7JVCYv
What Is the Penalty for Enrolling Late in Medicare Part D?
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Speaking of the #MedicareAnniversary and #MedicarePartD… Consumers who are shopping for a Part D drug plan should consider several things beyond costs. NCOA’s printable, shareable checklist encourages them to look at plans' formularies, networks, convenience, and more to aid their decision-making. ✅👇 https://lnkd.in/eRMMrSqa
Use This Checklist to Help You Choose A Medicare Part D Plan
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What is the #MedicarePartD “donut hole? (no, it’s not a tasty treat). It’s a phase of #PartD coverage people enter when their total drug costs reach a certain threshold. Learn more about the Part D donut hole and how it impacts enrollees.👇 #MedicareAnniversary https://bit.ly/3zPtzz4
How to Avoid the Medicare Part D Donut Hole
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Speaking of the Americans With Disabilities Act... This important piece of legislation opened up a whole new world of possibilities for older people with #Disabilities, enabling them to more fully engage with their communities. Learn about some of the accommodations and protections afforded by the #ADA—from service animals to public signs in braille.👇 #ADA34 #ThanksToTheADA https://lnkd.in/eUjtw6XC
Know Your Rights Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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July 26 marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (#ADA)! Signed into law in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, the ADA is a landmark #CivilRights law that prohibits discrimination against people with #Disabilities in all areas of public life—from transportation to schools and workplaces. NCOA is proud to honor this milestone for #DisabilityRights and the ongoing efforts to promote equal opportunity for people of all abilities. Let's applaud the progress we've made and continue working toward a fully #Accessible society. Find ways your organization can connect and share about #ADA34 at: adaanniversary.org. 👇 #ThanksToTheADA
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🚨Attention #AgingServices Pros!📣 The new 2025 #Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule has many provisions that may interest professionals serving #OlderAdults, such as: ➡️ Expanding #Caregiver training services📚 ➡️ Payment incentives for outpatient providers to conduct Annual Wellness Visits, administer vaccines, and perform other preventative services 🩺 ➡️ Payments for additional #MentalHealth and #SubstanceUseDisorder services❤️🩹 Also included is an RFI collecting information on how to improve payments for services addressing patients’ health-related social needs. Share your thoughts with CMS by September 9!👇 https://lnkd.in/dy4_G-uQ
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NCOA’s National Falls Prevention Resource Center has awarded nine organizations with Innovations in Falls Prevention grants. Over the next year, our grantees will develop new strategies to prevent #OlderAdult falls in three categories: Nutrition & Food Access: Council on Aging Services for Seniors – Santa Rosa, California Kansas State University – Manhattan, Kansas Texas A&M University Public Policy Research Institute – College Station, Texas Housing: Sound Generations – Seattle, Washington Habitat for Humanity Detroit – Detroit, Michigan Jewish Family Service of San Diego – San Diego , California First Responders & Emergency Medical Services: McDowell County Senior Center – Marion, North Carolina The City of El Paso Fire Department – El Paso, Texas Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging Inc. – Madison, Wisconsin Read more about each of our grantees and their proposed innovations:👇 #FallsPrevention #AgingWellForAll https://lnkd.in/e8wdBe87
Grant Opportunity: Innovations in Falls Prevention
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#MedicareAnniversary Month continues! We’ve talked about how #PartDExtraHelp can reduce out-of-pocket drug costs for those who qualify. But what if a person already gets #SNAP #FoodAssistance benefits? Can they have both? We explain it all here.👇 https://lnkd.in/dbrqHaFp
Does Getting SNAP Affect My Eligibility for Part D LIS Extra Help?
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