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History in the Making: Congressional Proposals to Improve Medicare & Medicaid

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Eyeglasses sit atop a Medicare enrollment form.

This fall, Congress is poised to enact historic investments in Medicaid home and community-based services and Medicare prescription drug, dental, vision, and hearing benefits. 

This is a once-in-a-generation chance to make significant improvements to these critical programs that Americans depend on to age well. 

Passing the legislation won’t be easy, and we need aging network advocates to add their voices. 

Learn the latest news and what you can do to help get this legislation passed.

Presenters:

  • Ramsey Alwin, President & CEO, National Council on Aging
  • Kathy Greenlee, CEO, Greenlee Global, LLC; Chair-Elect, NCOA Board of Directors
  • Howard Bedlin, Vice President Public Policy & Advocacy, National Council on Aging

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