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Nursing facilities provide long-term services and supports (LTSS), as well as short-term rehabilitation and postacute care following hospitalizations to people of all ages. Although younger p

Several recent legislative efforts in Congress have included proposals that would cap the federal contribution (overall in a block grant or per person in a per capita cap) to Medi

Providers of long-term services and supports (LTSS) cannot ensure high-quality services without sufficient funding.

Medicaid coverage of long-term services and supports (LTSS) provides a safety net for vulnerable older people—and younger people with disabilities—who have low incomes and f

Under current Medicaid financial eligibility rules, individuals may not have more than $2,000 in assets.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has jurisdiction over more than 10,000 types of consumer products. Mandatory standards govern only a small number of products.

For many older adults, travel is important as a way to encounter new experiences, visit with friends and family, and obtain necessary medical care.

Federal, state, and local consumer protection agencies all have a role in safeguarding consumers against fraud, deception, and unfair practices.

To save and invest, individuals need access to the banking system and credit.

Banks are granted charters to help meet the needs and convenience of the communities where they are located, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.