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Pierluisi lobbies in Washington for equal treatment in Medicaid and Medicare programs
He announced that he has also advocated for the inclusion of the island in President Biden's American Jobs Plan and statehood during his trip. By Primera HoraMay 15, 2021 - 11:11am...
I am turning 65, how do I apply for Medicare coverage?
When people are about to turn 65 years old, they should apply for Medicare coverage Monday, May 10, 2021 - 8:40am https://www.periodicolaperla.com/voy-a-cumplir-65-anos-como-solicito-la-cubierta-medicare1/ San Juan - When people are about to turn 65 years old, they should apply for...
An Urgent Rescue Plan for Puerto Rico
By Federico de Jesús and Laura Rodriguez April 28, 2021, 11:07 am Puerto Rico stands at a crossroads-and by acting boldly and with urgency, the Biden administration can provide the island with the relief it needs. While Puerto Rico's economic crisis has been at the...
AARP executive director urges president to lower prescription drug costs
Medicare price negotiation and limits on out-of-pocket spending should be considered. by: Dena Bunis, AARP, April 23, 2021 https://www.aarp.org/espanol/politica/derechos-activismo/info-2021/carta-biden-precio-de-medicamentos-recetados.html....
A bill to make Puerto Rico eligible for Medicaid, SNAP, and tax cuts is in the works
Rep. Nydia Velázquez and Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced the Territorial Equity Act of 2021. By Ericka ConantApril 22, 2021 https://aldianews.com/articles/politics/bill-make-puerto-rico-eligible-medicaid-snap-and-tax-cuts-works/64218 Representative Nydia Velázquez and...
Resolution HR 279
Andrés L. Córdova, Professor of Law 04/13/2021 https://www.elvocero.com/opinion/la-resoluci-n-hr-279/article_279a09b2-9bf4-11eb-91d5-b7a17e520d2d.html On March 26th, Resolution HR 279 was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives...