Sebelius defends CLASS Act, admits changes to be made
Feb 08, 2011
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius defended the CLASS Act, the Affordable Care Act’s long-term care insurance program, on Monday in remarks at a Kaiser Family Foundation event.
HHS holds summit on healthcare reform’s impact on quality
Oct 05, 2010
The Department of Health and Human Services Monday hosted the National Summit on Health Care Quality and Value in Washington, D.C.
Government releases funding to help older adults navigate long-term care
Sep 28, 2010
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Monday said $68 million in grant money is available to help seniors, the disabled and their caregivers better understand options for...
Sebelius, Biden confirm Medicare Part D drug discounts next year amid skepticism of price hikes
Sep 24, 2010
Vice President Joe Biden and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius reassured seniors Thursday that there will be a 50% discount for those who fall into the Medicare Part D “doughnut...
Kansas governor to take reins of AHCA in January
Sep 14, 2010
The American Health Care Association has selected Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson (D) to be its next president and CEO, the association said Monday.
More Medicare Part D rebate checks are in the mail, Sebelius says
Jul 09, 2010
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius discussed the next round of Medicare Part D rebate checks for seniors this week at a Seniors Forum in New Hampshire.
Government to send $250 checks to seniors in the Medicare Part D doughnut hole
Jun 01, 2010
Medicare beneficiaries who fall into the Part D prescription drug coverage gap soon will receive checks for $250 to help cover the costs of the drugs, according to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen...
Senators propose stop-gap measure on implementation of Medicare Part B therapy caps
Feb 05, 2010
One bipartisan group of senators is petitioning Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to postpone implementation of the cap on Medicare Part B outpatient therapy reimbursements.
White House reiterates support for CLASS Act
Sep 25, 2009
The White House reaffirmed its support for the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act on Wednesday during a town-hall style meeting. Vice President Joe Biden and Health and Human...
Letter asks House chairmen to remove proposed skilled nursing cuts from healthcare reform bill
Jul 09, 2009
A draft of House healthcare reform legislation is set to slice $44.9 billion in nursing home funding over the next decade, according to a group of senior care advocates. The coalition sent a letter to...