NCOA

NCOA Encourages Older Adults to Boost Their Budgets by Applying for $30 Billion in Unclaimed Benefits

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With poverty rising among older Americans and the cost-of-living still a challenge for those living on a fixed income, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is raising awareness this month about the $30 billion in benefits that eligible older adults leave unused each year because they don't know about these assistance programs or how to apply.

Key Points: 
  • Boost Your Budget Week spotlights programs that help pay for food, medicine, and more.
  • Boost Your Budget Week , April 15-19, focuses on connecting eligible older adults to programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) , Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) , and Medicare Part D Extra Help —all of which can make it easier for low-income older adults to afford daily expenses.
  • "Today in America, we have over 8 million older adults living in poverty, 2 million more than the year before," said Josh Hodges , NCOA's Chief Customer Officer.
  • These partners operate under NCOA's national network of Benefits Enrollment Centers , supported by the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL).

Melissa GovCloud Address Suite Expertly Serves the Data Needs of State/Federal Agencies

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
GSA, Government, Public sector, NCOA, Esri, GIS, PII, Partnership, Cryptocurrency

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Melissa , a leading provider of global data quality, identity verification, and address management solutions, today highlighted its value to state and federal agencies seeking data tools and services.

Key Points: 
  • RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Melissa , a leading provider of global data quality, identity verification, and address management solutions, today highlighted its value to state and federal agencies seeking data tools and services.
  • The company’s partnership with Esri, global leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping, further ensures address data is seamlessly location-optimized.
  • “Melissa is a longtime provider of clean, enhanced address data to public sector agencies, backed by unmatched geospatial intelligence through our partnership with Esri,” said Bud Walker, vice president enterprise sales and strategy, Melissa.
  • Highly proven over four decades, Melissa’s tools feature national change of address (NCOA) capabilities, proprietary address engine and advanced correction techniques, multisourced reference data, and unique address key technology.

Americans Now Have an Obesity Bill of Rights

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Because obesity – the most prevalent and costly chronic disease in the United States – remains largely undiagnosed and untreated a decade after the American Medical Association (AMA) classified it as a serious disease requiring comprehensive care,1 the National Consumers League (NCL) and National Council on Aging (NCOA) today introduced the nation's first Obesity Bill of Rights and launched a grassroots movement – Right2ObesityCare – to advance changes in federal, state, and employer policies that will ensure these rights are incorporated into medical practice.

Key Points: 
  • The Obesity Bill of Rights aims to address the unique challenges people with this condition face when seeking care.
  • -Ramsey Alwin, NCOA President and CEO
    Developed in consultation with leading obesity specialists and endorsed by nearly 40 national obesity and chronic disease organizations, the Obesity Bill of Rights establishes eight essential rights, so people with obesity will be screened, diagnosed, counseled, and treated according to medical guidelines and no longer face widespread weight bias and ageism within the health care system or exclusionary coverage policies by insurers and government agencies.
  • "For too long, adults with obesity have encountered a health care system that is working against them.
  • They have been stigmatized, discriminated against, not treated with respect by their health providers, and have faced significant hurdles and burdensome requirements to receive obesity care."

Melissa Earns FedRAMP® Authorization; Offers Global Address Verification via Secure Federal Program

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
NCOA, FedRAMP, PII, GSA, Public sector, FTP, Risk assessment, Cloud computing, Government, Cryptocurrency

As an authorized provider of global address verification capabilities in the FedRAMP program, Melissa powers an advantage for agencies seeking cloud-based tools to validate and verify global addresses, geocodes (latitude/longitude coordinates associated with a postal address), and USPS® NCOALink® processing for U.S. addresses that identifies and updates the address of constituents that have moved within the last 48 months.

Key Points: 
  • As an authorized provider of global address verification capabilities in the FedRAMP program, Melissa powers an advantage for agencies seeking cloud-based tools to validate and verify global addresses, geocodes (latitude/longitude coordinates associated with a postal address), and USPS® NCOALink® processing for U.S. addresses that identifies and updates the address of constituents that have moved within the last 48 months.
  • The company’s FedRAMP-authorized status paves the way for more state and federal agencies to access data tools easily and confidently via secure cloud deployment.
  • Highly proven over four decades, Melissa’s tools feature national change of address (NCOA) capabilities, proprietary address engine and advanced correction techniques, multisourced reference data, and unique address key technology.
  • To connect with members of Melissa’s global intelligence team, visit www.Melissa.com or call 1-800-MELISSA.

Age Safe® America Promotes Falls Prevention Awareness with NCOA

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Friday, September 22, 2023
Checklist, Advocacy, Safe America Foundation, Hip, Quality of life, Falls, National Council on Aging, CDC, National Council, Risk, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, NCOA, Falling Free, Education, Caregiver, Safety, Injury, Nursing, Ageing

SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Falls Prevention Week 2023, takes place from September 18 to September 22, yet is generally acknowledged throughout the month. This annual event serves as a critical opportunity to educate and empower individuals to take the steps to prevent falls, enhance safety, and improve the quality of life for seniors across the nation. The message is don't let falls go unnoticed or untreated. Together, we can make a significant impact in preventing falls among older adults, improving their safety, and enhancing their overall quality of life.

Key Points: 
  • Age Safe America, LLC a leading training, membership and services organization dedicated to raising awareness of solutions for home safety and falls prevention among older adults, is proud to participate in Falls Prevention Week 2023
    SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Falls Prevention Week 2023, takes place from September 18 to September 22, yet is generally acknowledged throughout the month.
  • Together, we can make a significant impact in preventing falls among older adults, improving their safety, and enhancing their overall quality of life.
  • To support this initiative, Age Safe® America is partnering with the National Council on Aging (NCOA), a trusted organization with a shared commitment to improving the lives of older adults.
  • "Falls Prevention Week aligns perfectly with our mission and offers an ideal platform to emphasize the importance of fall prevention and home safety for seniors, their families and caregivers", stated Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Director of Education and Advocacy for Age Safe America, LLC

Email and Postal Marketing Firm Pathfinder Direct Celebrates 18 Years in the Business

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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Over the years, Pathfinder Direct has worked with more than 100 clients, including some of the largest automotive brands, restaurants, and international nonprofit organizations.

Key Points: 
  • Over the years, Pathfinder Direct has worked with more than 100 clients, including some of the largest automotive brands, restaurants, and international nonprofit organizations.
  • “In sharp contrast to social media, email marketing has proven time and time again to be the most effective marketing channel for brands,” Ciosek says.
  • As part of its email marketing services, Pathfinder Direct will test the client’s email copy and, once approved, will deploy the campaign.
  • We are looking forward to elevating our business offering in the coming years, helping our clients’ marketing campaigns reach new heights.”

Statement: Older Adult Poverty Continues Upward Trend, Reaching an Unacceptable 14%

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Ramsey Alwin, President and CEO of the National Council on Aging (NCOA), on the latest U.S. Census Bureau data on poverty, income, and health insurance in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Ramsey Alwin
    "For three years in a row, more Americans ages 65 and older are living in poverty—robbed of their ability to age with dignity.
  • The latest Census numbers show that under the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM), the older adult poverty rate has jumped from 9.5% in 2020 to 10.7% in 2021 to 14.1% in 2022.
  • Combined, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), housing subsidies, and the Supplemental Security Income lifted 1.6 million older adults out of poverty.
  • It's time to stop this upward trend in poverty in its tracks—for Americans of all ages.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, David Benson as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the HVAC Services and Repair Industry

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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FEDERAL WAY, Wash., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle David Benson is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the HVAC Services and Repair Industry.

Key Points: 
  • FEDERAL WAY, Wash., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle David Benson is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the HVAC Services and Repair Industry.
  • Mr. Benson entered the HVAC services and repair business as a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technician for aircraft manufacturer The Boeing Company in Seattle from 1979 to 2015.
  • He later founded Benson Filter Maintenance LLC, a premier HVAC repair and maintenance service, a year later in Seattle, where he continues to serve as president and chief executive officer.
  • Aside from his vocation, he founded Benson Filter Maintenance LLC, a premier HVAC repair and maintenance service in Seattle, where he serves as president and chief executive officer.

Zelle® Announces Q2 Customer Growth and New Safety Measures

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Early Warning Services, LLC, the network operator of Zelle®, today announces its Q2 2023 results—total Zelle transaction volume was 705 million with a value of $197 billion, 10% and 9% quarter-on-quarter growth, respectively. 

Key Points: 
  • "We support the minority banks utilizing the payment platform Zelle® because of their unique role in providing financial services to communities."
  • Now over 2,100 bank and credit union brands offer Zelle® to their customers—consumers and small businesses—representing more than 80% of U.S. deposit accounts.
  • All banks and credit unions on the Zelle Network® must implement Risk Insights for Zelle®.
  • This free service gives institutions recipient risk attributes to assess potentially high-risk transactions and ultimately reduce fraud and scams.

Half of American Women Report Struggling Financially Today, Leaving Them Worried and Uncertain about Retirement

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two surveys of women ages 25 and older, commissioned by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER), find that half of American women are struggling financially today, making it very difficult to plan for a secure retirement. Across demographic and party lines, women express strong bipartisan support for federal policy solutions that could help.

Key Points: 
  • Just over half of American women ages 25 and older say they do not consider themselves financially secure, and 77% of low-income women say the same.
  • Nearly half of women report not having an employer-sponsored retirement plan.
  • Just over half of women ages 25 and older said they do not consider themselves financially secure, and 77% of low-income women said the same.
  • Most women said they are "worried" and "uncertain" when thinking about retirement, and a third of low-income women are "terrified."