UT: Senior Issues
During Older Americans Month, experts share ways to stay healthy and fit
Unintentional injuries are among the top ten leading causes of death for older adults, and during Older Americans Month, experts want to raise …
More UT seniors could qualify for dual-eligible special-needs plans
Utah seniors could qualify for dual-use special-needs plans, which offer standard Medicare benefits as well as additional unique coverage and …
Utahns with student debt: this could ease your burden
Student loan borrowers of all ages in Utah and around the country have an opportunity to maybe have their student loans cancelled or the chance to rec…
Majority of seniors with student loans have held their debt at least 15 years
New federal data from the Department of Education confirmed retirement-age borrowers are struggling to repay their federal student loans. About 60% …
Eligible Utahns Could Qualify for Supplemental Security Income Payments
Many people in Utah and across the country are eligible for financial aid on top of receiving Social Security payments, but are not aware of it…
Nonprofit Job Training, Placement Program Puts Utah Seniors to Work
A nonprofit program is helping older adults in Utah and other states to develop new skills, polish their resumes and find work. After a lifetime of …
Healthcare Decisions Day: Time for Utahns to Examine End-of-Life Issues
Saturday is National Health Care Decisions Day, a reminder Utahns and others should have plans in place in case they need medical attention and are …
Polling Shows Utah Voters Want Medical Aid in Dying
Despite polls showing most voters support the right to a peaceful death, a bill to legalize medical aid in dying has once again failed to advance in …
Utah Seniors Warned of Worsening Affordable-Housing Crisis
SALT LAKE CITY - A new report warns that thousands of Utah seniors could lose their housing unless federal and state officials act to preserve existin…
Experts Warn of Rate Hikes on Pre-Existing Conditions With ACA Waivers
SALT LAKE CITY – Some health experts are warning that insurance rates could rise significantly for people in the individual market who are betwe…
New Web Tool Calculates Community "Livability" Score
SALT LAKE CITY – How livable is your community compared with others? How well does your community meet your needs, regardless of age or income? …
Utahns Seek Ballot Initiative to Expand Medicaid Coverage
SALT LAKE CITY – Proponents of a new statewide ballot initiative are in the signature-collecting phase, and say they hope to bring local …