Should disabled Americans drop Medicare for employer insurance?
Here are some of the issues and decisions that people with disabilities may face if they return to work.
Why later enrollment in supplemental Medicare can cause problems
Changing your supplemental health insurance once you've had your Medigap plan for more than six months can limit your options if you have preexisting conditions, columnist Phil Moeller writes.
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October 14, 2018 – PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode
On this edition for Sunday, October 14, Democrats eye two tight House races in New Jersey to help flip the House in their favor, and the fashion industry takes steps to design accessible and stylish clothing for people with disabilities.
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Designing accessible fashion for people with disabilities
Nearly one in five people in the U.S. identify as having a disability, but it can be difficult for people with disabilities to find clothing that is both stylish and meets their needs. NewsHour Weekend’s Megan Thompson reports on the…
Medicare does cover at-home care services if they are prescribed by a physician or other licensed caregiver, but does not cover so-called custodial care.
On this edition for Saturday, June 2, the U.S. holds trade talks with China after imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum produced in Canada, Mexico and the European Union. Also, Trump cites national security in a bid to save coal…
Years of advocacy in the disability community along with technological advances have spurred the creation of more products for people with a range of abilities. NewsHour Weekend's Megan Thompson talks to New York City's Digital Accessibility Coordinator about the importance…
A mother writes that the treatment facilities that treat her adult daughter's disorder do not take Medicare. What should they do?…
The American Humane Association, which promotes the welfare and safety of animals, says there are 20,000 service dogs working in the U.S.
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