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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 2005

Page

14

Nursing home costs drain savings with co payments and extra charges

The American Council of Life Insurers warns of fast eroding life savings from nursing home costs. At Liv ing Center East a semi private room runs 118 a day, private 136, with daily rates rising annually and Medicaid covering most costs for low income residents. Arlo Alle y's family faced ongoing bills including oxygen and medications, while Medicaid and private pay mix fund two thirds of Living Center East residents.

American Council of Life Insurers Living Center East Molly James Allelys Charlene Arlo James St. Luke’s Hospital Medicaid Iowa Arlo Allely Mildred Schmidt Leon Schmidt Cedar Rapids Mildred Dad Mom Leon Marlene Schmidts

Tough child support laws cut unwed births, study finds

A study by University of Washington and Columbia University finds states with stricter child support laws and enforcement report up to 20 percent fewer unwed births. Lead author Robert Plotnick notes better enforcement correlates with fewer unwed mothers, while Irwin Garfinkel emphasizes shared responsibility. The research uses data from 1980 to 1993 on 5195 women of childbearing age.

Seattle University of Washington Columbia University Robert Plotnick United Irwin Garfinkel

Long-term care options changing

As Iowa ages, residents explore financing long-term care with private insurance or savings. LifeCare facilities in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City offer entrance fees and monthly service charges, with amenities like meals and utilities. Oaknoll adds 52 independent units as demand shifts toward varied care levels.

George C. Ford Gazette Lowa Cottage Grove Place Cedar Rapids Oaknoll Iowa City Patricia Heiden Oakwoll Heiden Molly James Living Center East James

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