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Ex-FBI investigator now in hot pursuit of Washington’s abandoned apples

Why Should We Be Concerned About LTC Services & Supports?

Living Below the Line: Elder Economic Insecurity in Washington State

Affordable Care Act Watch List

The American Health Care Act (www.congress.gov) passed the House on May 4. It now includes an amendment that gives states a waiver to both remove the essential health benefits and to let insurers charge sicker people more, if the state creates a high-risk pool.

Ex-FBI investigator now in hot pursuit of Washington’s abandoned apples

The hundreds of apple varieties that have been found in recent years are stunning in their diversity and the window they open into the tastes and habits of the past.

Why Should We Be Concerned About LTC Services & Supports?

Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports assist low-income seniors and adults with disabilities with services they typically cannot access via Medicare or private health insurance.

Living Below the Line: Elder Economic Insecurity in Washington State

Almost half of the older adults living alone in Washington State are likely to have trouble making ends meet each month.

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