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Nation Jun 15

Why U.S. domestic workers have fewer labor protections than other employees

By Ali Rogin, Juliet Fuisz, Kaisha Young, Andrew Chambers

Health May 23

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Why some residential caregivers call their jobs ‘indentured servitude’

Providing for the elderly has become a multi-billion dollar industry, with about 29,000 residential care facilities operating across the country. But a new investigation by Reveal, from The Center for Investigative Reporting, finds that some of these facilities are profiting…

By Jennifer Gollan, Reveal

Economy Aug 09

The open enrollment period for Medicare begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. Photo by Allen Rowley.
Social Security says I owe money for Medicare coverage I didn’t get. How do I appeal?

A cautionary tale about how even the most straightforward Medicare applications can turn into nightmares.

By Philip Moeller

Economy May 30

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The demand for nursing isn’t going away. Will more men join their ranks?

The problem is these health care jobs are associated with women’s work and with women’s pay.

By Kristen Doerer

Economy May 24

Caregiver and senior woman taking selfie portrait with smart phone. Photo by FredFroese/Getty Images
What options do seniors have for in-home care?

As the number of Americans in their 80s and 90s continues to soar, the shortage of in-home care solutions will only become worse.

By Philip Moeller

May 03

Many seniors who qualify for home-based care under Medicare aren’t receiving it. Why?

By Philip Moeller

A worrisome and growing number of Medicare enrollees have said that they have been denied home-based care even though they are qualified to receive it and it is covered by Medicare.

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Apr 19

Does Medicare pay for a home health care provider?

By Philip Moeller

My mom is in hospice. Could Medicare cover a health aide so she can be home?…

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Aug 21

Appeals court reinstates wage rules for home care workers

By Sam Hananel, Associated Press

A federal appeals court on Friday revived Obama administration regulations that guarantee overtime and minimum wage protection to nearly 2 million home health care workers.

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