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Social Security Earnings Limit: What You Need to Know Before Taking a Work-at-Home Position

Denver, Colorado – As individuals approach retirement age, many find themselves facing tough decisions about when to start claiming Social Security benefits and how continuing to work may impact their benefits. A 63-year-old individual in Denver, Colorado recently sought advice on whether they could apply for Social Security and still work, expressing concerns about potential limitations on their hours and earnings. Understanding the complexities surrounding claiming benefits early and working can be crucial in making …

Health Advocates Push for HUSKY Age Limit Increase in Connecticut, Citing Accessibility and Affordability Issues

New Haven, Connecticut – Health care advocates in Connecticut are pushing for an increase in the age limit for undocumented immigrants eligible for the state’s Medicare program, HUSKY. Currently, undocumented individuals up to the age of 15 are eligible, and there are discussions in the General Assembly to raise the age limit to 18. Yenimar Cortes, an organizer for Connecticut Students for a Dream in New Haven, highlighted the challenges faced by undocumented individuals in …

Medical Tourism Sees Decline as American Insurance Companies Limit Procedure Coverage in Tijuana

TIJUANA, Baja California – The number of patients traveling to Tijuana, Baja California for medical care has significantly decreased as American insurance companies restrict the procedures they can cover in Mexico. According to Juan Coronado Ruiz, the director of the city’s Convention and Tourism Committee, new rules implemented by insurance carriers are negatively impacting both patients and the medical industry in Tijuana. Coronado Ruiz expressed concern about the impact of these restrictions, citing a 50% …

Income Limit Jeopardizes Health Care for Low-Income Seniors in Vermont

JEFFERSONVILLE, Vt. — When Jamie and Linda Draper turned 65, they were hit with thousands of dollars in health care costs due to a state policy that reduces subsidies for older Vermonters living in near poverty. The couple, surviving on an annual income of about $28,000, found themselves ineligible for the full benefits of Vermont’s Medicaid program, unlike most low-income residents, once they turned 65. Chief of the Vermont Office of the Health Care Advocate, …