Seniors
face Medicare cost barrier for cancer meds
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[June 17, 2011]
WASHINGTON --
(AP) Facing a life-and-death struggle with kidney cancer, Rita Moore
took her prescription for a new kind of chemotherapy pill to her
local drugstore. She was stunned when the pharmacist told her the
cost for a month's supply would be $2,400, well beyond her income.
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A
handsome gift for dad
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[June 17, 2011]
Father’s Day is
right around the corner. Perhaps you’ll give Dad the usual gift: a
necktie, shaving set, leather wallet, or new fishing lure. But
there’s something he may appreciate even more. People all over the
country are helping their dads save nearly $4,000 a year on the cost
of prescription drugs. You can help your dad too — and it won’t cost
you a dime. (Click here for the rest
of the story)
Governor Quinn announces state efforts to address seniors' health
during warm summer months
Urges Illinoisans to
take precautions, check on elderly
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[June 17, 2011]
SPRINGFIELD –
As temperatures rise, Governor Pat Quinn has announced services
available to protect people from excessive summer heat, and asked
people across Illinois to look out for those most vulnerable to the
high temperatures, including the elderly and children during the
upcoming summer months. (Click here
for the rest of the story)
More June questions and answers from Social Security
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[June 17, 2011]
Question:
I’m applying for disability
benefits. Do I automatically receive Medicare benefits if I'm
approved for disability benefits?
Answer:
You will receive Medicare
after you receive disability benefits for 24 months. When you become
eligible for disability benefits, we will automatically enroll you
in Medicare. We start counting the 24 months from the month you were
entitled to receive disability, not the month when you received your
first payment. (Click
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Watch
out for Green Dot scam
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[June 17, 2011]
A woman in
Springfield was approached by this “Green Dot” card scam. Please
keep in mind that there are legitimate Green Dot Cards, but con
artists have picked up on this system to fraud people.
“Green Dot Cards are re-loadable debit cards that can be purchased
at almost every convenience store. The Green Dot re-loadable debit
cards are the latest scam for con artists working a well known type
of grant scam. (Click here for the
rest of the story)
June
questions and answers from Social Security
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[June 17, 2011]
Question:
Is it true I must now receive my benefits through direct
deposit?
Answer:
Anyone applying for benefits on or after May 1, 2011, will be
required to receive their payments electronically, while those
already receiving paper checks will need to switch by March 1, 2013.
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Important links to protect senior citizens
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[June 17, 2011]
As the elderly
population grows in Illinois and across our nation, protecting older
citizens continues to be one of the most important responsibilities
of the Attorney General’s office. Far too often, scam artists
perceive senior citizens as vulnerable and relatively wealthy due to
their ability to access retirement accounts and pensions.
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Could
CT scans for lung cancer save lives?
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[June 17, 2011]
(ARA)
- Lung cancer kills more people each year than any other form of
cancer. However, a recent medical study found that one screening
procedure for those who are at the most risk for lung cancer could
be helpful in catching lung cancer in its early stages.
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Most
Americans unaware of gout risk factors
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[June 17, 2011]
(ARA) - Most Americans need to
know more about the risk factors for gout, according to the findings
of a new consumer survey. Gout, sometimes called gouty arthritis, is
chronic and painful. If left untreated, it can become disabling. It
now affects an estimated 8.3 million Americans.
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