Alexandria, VA (October 24, 2011) In January, for the first time in two years, Social Security recipients will get a sorely-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Benefits will rise 3.6% in 2012, following a surge in ...
Daily Archives: October 26, 2011
Comparing Drug Plans Saves Senior More Than $3,000
Alexandria, VA (October 18, 2011) Irene H., a senior living in Central Virginia, will achieve a milestone this fall that few other 86-year olds can boast of. The thrifty senior, who takes three prescription medications ...
How Much Will You Need For Medicare Costs?
Alexandria, VA (October 3, 2011) Don't make the mistake of underestimating what you will need for Medicare, warns The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), one of the nation's largest nonpartisan seniors groups. "Medicare cos ...
Legislative Update For The Week Ending October 21, 2011
This week on Capitol Hill, a 3.6 percent COLA increase was announced and TSCL-backed H.R. 219 (the Social Security Preservation Act of 2011) gained a co-sponsor. 3.6 Percent COLA Increase Announced for 2012 After a t ...
Legislative Update For The Week Ending October 14, 2011
This week on Capitol Hill, TSCL-backed H.R. 1332 (Social Security Fairness Act which includes pension offset and windfall elimination) gained more co-sponsors while the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (Sup ...
Legislative Update For The Week Ending October 7, 2011
This week on Capitol Hill, TSCL-backed H.R. 787 gained another co-sponsorship and Medicare overhaul continued to highlight the week’s activities. Support Grows for Key Bill Rep. Tim Scott (SC-1) signed on to Rep. Dan ...
COLA 3.6% Next Year
TSCL Fights Plan To Cut COLAs For the first time in two years, seniors will get a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) starting in January. But whether they see a boost in their bank statements is another matter. The So ...
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