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seniors
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world15 hrs ago
Medicare to Cover Weight-Loss Drugs at $50 Monthly Starting July 1
Beginning July 1, Medicare will extend coverage for weight-loss medications to millions of seniors at a capped out-of-pocket cost of $50 per month. The change marks the first time such drugs receive broad federal insurance support for this population.
Usa Todaybusiness35 days ago
Record Share of Senior Households Spend Over 30 Percent of Income on Housing
U.S. Census data show 12.5 million households headed by people age 65 and older spent more than 30 percent of income on housing costs in 2024. Median housing expenses for mortgage-free seniors rose 35 percent since 2019 while incomes grew more slowly.
Washington Examinerpolitics45 days ago
Group Launches Ad Supporting Trump Policies for Seniors Ahead of Midterms
Seniors Matter for America will air a 30-second television and digital ad in the Washington, D.C., market on Monday. The ad highlights President Trump's actions on Social Security taxes, prescription drug costs, and Medicare.
Nbc Newsworld51 days ago
Meta Allows Repeat Scam Ads Targeting Seniors on Facebook and Instagram
A report released Tuesday by the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that scam ads targeting seniors generated an estimated 215 million impressions on Facebook over the past year, with 73 percent viewed by users over 65. The ads often used fake images or videos of celebritie…
(Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) / Wikimedia (Public domain)politics61 days ago
Trump Speaks on Tax Reforms and Senior Policies in Florida
President Trump spoke to seniors at The Villages in Florida, emphasizing his administration's tax cuts and benefits for older Americans. He highlighted policies like no taxes on Social Security and reduced prescription drug costs. The speech included crowd interaction and critici…