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January 8, 2020
Questions linger after Fifth Circuit ruling on ACA
Our public policy and advocacy experts are evaluating the potential effects of the Fifth Circuit Court's decision in Texas v. United States last month. The case has been returned to the lower court and could have major impact on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). While the ACA continues to be in effect with no immediate threat to the benefits for older adults, our team is closely watching for a decision by the Supreme Court later this year.
Read more about the court's decision
Updated Elder Index™ highlights senior concerns
Developed by the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston, the Elder Index™ measures the income that older adults need to meet their basic needs and age in place with dignity. It has recently been updated with estimated 2019 data which suggest that half of older adults living alone, and 23% of older adults living in two-elder households, lack the financial resources required to pay for basic needs.
Explore the Elder Index
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In case you missed it...
- NCOA mourns the passing of former leader: Jim Sykes, former Board Chair for the National Council on Aging, passed away last week. We are grateful to Jim for the support he gave us over the years, including hiring Jim Firman, our current CEO. We wish his family peace and comfort in this difficult time.
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