Medicare officials have issued guidelines allowing homebound beneficiaries to leave their homes for special occasions--such as family reunions, graduations or funerals--without losing their home health care benefits. More . . .

Across the nation, states are trying to balance their budgets by cutting back on Medicaid benefits for the poor and elderly. More . . .

A study by two University of Maryland economists suggests that moderate employment has beneficial health effects for the elderly. More . . .

In a major editorial, The New York Times roundly condemns President Bush&#39s scheme for changing the Social ...

An article in the Wall Street Journal claims that Medicaid planning, in which individuals give away assets in order to qualify for Medicaid coverage of nursing home care, is benefiting "well-heeled" retirees. More . . .

Medicare HMO premiums are rising while the benefits they offer are eroding, according to a new study. More . . .

Is the life of someone over age 70 worth 37 percent less than that of a younger person? Yes, according to a Bush administration policy for calculating the economic benefits of regulations. The administration is now backing away...

American workers are currently paying more than they need to in Social Security taxes in order to finance tax cuts f...

Fewer retirees will have health coverage in the future and those who do will pay more for it, according to a new sur...