Fiscal Focus
This periodical is designed to provide fiscal information of general interest and in compliance with state statutes. This issue of Fiscal Focus takes note of the fact that the number of senior citizens age 65 and over is growing rapidly and looks at the implications for government. In this issue: Population Aging: Are Governments Ready? Two Federal Laws Provide Major Support for the Elderly; Medicaid vs. Medicare; Giving Illinois Seniors a Break; Illinois Cares Rx; Long Term Care Trends; The Facts on Elder Abuse; Illinois Foster Grandparent Program; A Closer Look at the Community Care Program; and Comparing Medicare Populations.