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National Council on Aging

US organization

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Dec 18, 2025
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Does LIS allow deductions? Exemptions for chronically ill people

The Medicare Part D Low‑Income Subsidy (LIS or “Extra Help”) is a drug‑cost assistance program and does not itself create or provide income‑tax deductions or exemptions; LIS lowers out‑of‑pocket presc...

Jan 22, 2026

Which bills in Congress have proposed changing the SSI resource limits and what is their status?

Three distinct streams of legislation in the past two es have explicitly proposed : standalone “SSI Savings Penalty Elimination” bills and broader SSI reform measures introduced in both the House and ...

Jan 7, 2026

Which specific Medicare Savings Programs exist in each state and how do their income limits compare?

The Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) are four state-administered Medicaid “buy‑in” programs—Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low‑Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), Qualifying Individua...

Dec 13, 2025

How does the covid vaccine affect women over 65 with pre-existing medical conditions?

COVID vaccines continue to reduce risk of severe illness, hospitalization and death for adults 65+ and for younger people with high‑risk conditions; agencies recommend 1–2 doses for older or immunocom...

Nov 24, 2025

What are typical durations of common vaccine side effects in adults over 65?

Clinical guidance and public reporting consistently describe the typical, short duration of common vaccine side effects in older adults: local soreness, fatigue, headache and muscle aches usually last...