Tag: Seniors
Why retirees may want to buy an immediate annuity now
An immediate annuity is an insurance product that provides guaranteed income: You give an insurer a chunk of money, and the company gives you...
Bill to protect seniors from Medicare discrimination enacted
PROVIDENCE – Legislation to protect seniors on Medicare from being denied supplemental coverage or from being charged higher rates for preexisting conditions has become...
R.I. still among worst states for retirees
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is ranked among the worst states in the nation to retire in two new rankings, though things may be improving...
New bill introduced to protect seniors on Medicare
PROVIDENCE – A new bill introduced by a state lawmaker would protect seniors on Medicare, preventing them from being denied supplemental coverage or from...
Mass. governor unveils $742M tax relief plan
BOSTON (AP) – Gov. Maura Healey unveiled a sweeping $742 million tax relief proposal Monday that she said would provide savings for families, renters,...
Intus Care secures $14M in Series A funding round
PROVIDENCE – Intus Care Inc., developer of a digital platform designed to improve health care for vulnerable seniors, announced Wednesday it has closed its...
Care Concierge advises seniors, families on assisted-living facilities
THE SEARCH for an assisted-living apartment can seem overwhelming to families. Often, they are under time pressures and unfamiliar with the options.
Paul Jones, who...
Grady leading Meals on Wheels
MEGHAN GRADY was recently named executive director for Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island, a nonprofit that helps deliver meals to senior residents in...