The Social Security Administration plans to open a field office in Charlotte Hall sometime in April. Residents will be able to file for Social Security, disability benefits and Medicare at the office.
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Mon, Nov 1, 2010 / Health Care & Seniors
A newly released report from the Maryland Department of Human Resources shows progress in child welfare reform. While only three jurisdictions out of 23 counties and Baltimore City reached their goals, improvements were found across the state.
Thu, Oct 21, 2010 / Health Care & Seniors / Jobs & the Economy
There are an increasing number of job opportunities in health care as the industry moves to digitize health records and implement the federal health care reform legislation, but there arent enough qualified candidates.
Wed, May 5, 2010 / Health Care & Seniors
U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer met with senior citizens at the Richard R. Clark Senior Center in La Plata on Friday to explain how Medicare benefits will be impacted by the recently passed health care reform bill and to answer questions.U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer met with concerned senior citizens in La Plata on Friday to explain how the health care reform bill will impact their Medicare insurance coverage.
Fri, Apr 23, 2010 / Health Care & Seniors / National Security & Veterans
The House voted to ensure that veterans and their families get the care and support they need and deserve after they put their lives on the line defending our country. The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act will reform and improve veterans health services by supporting wounded veterans and their families and caregivers, expanding care for female veterans, improving mental health services, and increasing access to health care for veterans in rural areas.
Mon, Apr 5, 2010 / Health Care & Seniors / Jobs & the Economy
The grand opening of the College of Southern Marylands new clinical simulation lab was held Wednesday, March 31. The lab is designed to enhance training for nursing students and professionals in the southern Maryland Region. The lab provides a "real life" experience where students receive both direct instruction and simulated situations to which they respond and receive instructor feedback.
Tue, Mar 30, 2010 / Education / Health Care & Seniors
U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-5th) held a roundtable discussion with Bowie State University students March 30 to discuss how the recently passed health care and student aid laws will affect college students and their families.
Fri, Mar 19, 2010 / Health Care & Seniors
The debate on health care reform has been filled with partisan attacks on everything from imaginary "death panels" and "socialism" to criticism of parliamentary procedures. But theres one topic critics love to avoid: whats actually in the bill.
Fri, Jan 29, 2010 / Environment / Health Care & Seniors / Jobs & the Economy / National Security & Veterans
In his State of the Union Address last week, President Obama spoke about the reality of the hard times that facing our country, as well as the determination and optimism that have helped America overcome hardship in the past--the same qualities that are essential to our recovery today.
Fri, Nov 27, 2009 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Health Care & Seniors
The House passed the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961) to permanently reform Medicares physician payment system and place it on more sustainable footing for physicians and beneficiaries.
Fri, Nov 13, 2009 / Health Care & Seniors
The most common question I hear in discussions about health insurance reform is what impact it will have on individuals and their families. The answer is whether you currently have health insurance or not the reforms in the Affordable Health Care for America Act which passed the House last week will benefit you in a number of ways.
Fri, Oct 23, 2009 / Health Care & Seniors
For more than four decades, Medicare has meant dignity and peace of mind for Americas seniorsthe peace of mind that comes from knowing that, no matter what, their health care is covered.
Fri, Oct 9, 2009 / Health Care & Seniors
In addition to the standard measures we take every year to prepare for and prevent the spread of seasonal influenza, we face a unique flu challenge this year with the H1N1 virus.________________________________________________________________________
Fri, Sep 25, 2009 / Health Care & Seniors
Health insurance reform is essential for our families, our businesses, and our country. Our families are being strained by skyrocketing premiums. If we do nothing, the average Maryland family can expect to spend nearly $25,000 per year on health care premiums by 2016, up from $12,000 now.
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 / Health Care & Seniors
One of the most overlooked facts in the health reform debate is that small businesses and their employees will be among those who have the most to gain with reform - and the most to lose under our current system. The reality is that the current health care system is unsustainable for American small businesses. Let's look at the facts.________________________________________________________________________