Aging & Disabilities in New Hamsphire
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AGING & DISABILITIES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
The Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire
released its annual Disability Types and Statistics for Those
Over the Age of 65
Hearing Disabilities: 48.5%
Vision Disabilities: 16.9%
Cognition: 22.6%
Ambulatory Concerns: 59.2%
Unable to Provide Self-Care: 18.5%
Inability to Live Independently: 35.8%
The numbers include:
But how well is its senior care?
Snapshot of Senior Care
In a U.S. Today report in August, 2013, New Hampshire was ranked number three in its quality of health care for seniors and the
elderly
34 measures of senior health were used to define the healthcare
statistics
Among them were physical activity, poverty, drug coverage,
hospital re-admissions and flu vaccinations
From a national perspective:
1 in 8 Americans (13% or 40.3 million) are 65 or older
By 2030, projections are for this segment of the population to grow to
19.3% or 72 million
By then, the collective baby boomer generation will have reached the age
of 65
The Bureau of Census states that by 2050, seniors will make up 25% of the
population
Further, those 85 and older are projected to increase from 5.8 million in 2010 to 8.7 million in
2030
Higher Ranking States
Those states that scored well reflect a number of factors, including a large number of seniors who report being
in very good or excellent health, high
rates of creditable drug coverage, easier
access to home health care workers and a
low rate of seniors at risk of going hungry
Those states in the top three also have lower hospitalization rates
for fractures
By contrast, the lower ranking states (Mississippi ranked lowest), a high percentage of seniors live
in poverty and are at risk of going hungry
Premature deaths are high and a troubling low percentage of
seniors say they are in GOOD HEALTH
These seniors are less likely to see a dentist or ENT
Other Tax Factors and Benefits for Seniors in New
Hampshire
New Hampshire is one of just 9 states that has no income taxes, though federal taxes may still
apply
Social Security benefits are not taxed by New Hampshire but again, federal taxes may still
apply
Retirement income is not taxed at the state level and there is also a $1,200 exemption residents 65 or older for
taxable dividends and interest
There are no inheritance taxes or estate taxes at the state level
New Hampshire also offers a number of programs designed exclusively for
its aging population, including a seamless state agency group that
focuses on getting seniors the best options for their needs
The Office of Medicaid Business and Policy (OMBP)
The Office of Medicaid Business and Policy (OMBP) oversees the New Hampshire
Medical Assistance program (Medicaid), along with other health planning, reporting,
data and research
OMBP is responsible for the administration of the Medical Assistance
Program, called New Hampshire Medicaid, for low-income NH adults and children, including persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and
those residing in long term care facilities
OMBP's development and facilitation of program policy and financial
management for Medicaid services assists other DHHS program areas
Manages specialized Medicaid programs for children, seniors, the blind or
disabled, including persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and
those residing in long term care facilities
LEARN MORE ABOUT AGING AND DISABILITIES IN NEW
HAMPSHIRE