Q: My drug plan is offering a new mail order system. I normally fill my prescriptions at the pharmacy. Does this really save any money? What would I do if I need a prescription quickly? A: Many seniors can save subs ...
Daily Archives: October 27, 2011
Ask The Advisor: Home Sale Stalled, But Mom Needs To Move
Home Sale Stalled, But Mom Needs To Move Q: My mother has suffered a stroke and needs to move to an assisted living facilty. She is having problems qualifying for Medicaid. Her only asset is her small apartment tha ...
Legislative Update: Deficit Reduction Committee To Release $1.2 Trillion Plan By Thanksgiving
By Jessie Gibbons, TSCL Legislative Analyst For the new Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, time is of the essence. The Committee, which was created under the law that lifted the debt limit in August, is char ...
Protecting Your Health Care Decisions
By Representative Robert J. Dold (IL-10) There is nothing more personal than your healthcare decisions. That’s why I’m concerned about a provision in the healthcare law passed by the previous Congress. It would allo ...
Benefit Bulletin: October 2011
Find Help For Notch Babies — Benefits Check Up The holidays are one of the few times during the year that most of the family gets together. It may be a good time for Notch Babies — especially those with limited incom ...
Let’s End The Social Security Payroll Tax Cut
By Mary Johnson The Social Security Trust Fund that covers disability benefits is now about five years from running out of money. The Trust Fund that covers retirement also is in deficit and paying out more in benefi ...
Illegal Immigrants Received $4.2 Billion In Tax Refunds From IRS
Although not authorized to work in the United States, a growing number of illegal immigrants are receiving billions of dollars in Child Tax credits. According to a recent Treasury audit, the IRS paid $4.2 billion in ref ...
Virginia Senior Saves $3,000 Comparing Drug Plans Annually — You Can Too!
Medicare Fall Open Enrollment Now Underway Through December 7th By Mary Johnson, editor Irene H., a senior living in Central Virginia, will achieve a milestone this fall that few other 86-year olds can boast. The ...
Medicare Part B Premium Rises — How Much Will It Take Of Your COLA?
The Medicare Part B premium (covering doctors and outpatient services) is rising for most seniors in 2012. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced the base monthly premium will be $99.90. Th ...
Super Committee Plan To Reduce Deficit Due By Thanksgiving
TSCL Heads to Hill Fighting Social Security Cuts With 692,164 Signatures As the 12-member Congressional “Super Committee” readies a plan for release by Thanksgiving to cut the federal deficit by at least $1.2 trillio ...
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