(Washington, DC) – A budget proposal to switch to an alternate consumer price index, for calculating the annual Social Security cost – of – living…
This week, Members of Congress returned to Capitol Hill and those in the Senate resumed their work on legislation that would repeal and replace parts…
Why Am I Paying So Much For My Medicare? Q: I think I’m paying too much for my Medicare Part B premium. My husband started…
Is This “Ageism?” Q: A 63 year old acquaintance told me that she’s having trouble finding another job despite having worked professionally for years. She…
Save on Eyeglasses, Try Buying Online By Mary Johnson, editor A pair of eyeglasses can cost hundreds of dollars, but Medicare doesn’t cover them, nor…
Public Workers Penalized By Two Social Security Provisions Representative Rodney Davis (IL-13) Every day, thousands of our neighbors and friends protect our cities, educate our…
Tax Reform Proposal Would Get Rid Of Social Security’s Source Of Funding By Jessie Gibbons, Senior Policy Analyst For the first time in over thirty…
How Capping Medicaid Would Affect Low – Income Medicare Recipients Medicaid plays an essential role for both low–income older Americans and middle-income older people who…
Women who receive Social Security benefits outnumber men who do by almost 18%, according to data from the Social Security Administration. While women tend to…
By Mary Johnson, editor The GOP’s health legislation now in the Senate includes provisions affecting almost everyone, including older people on Medicare and Medicaid. The…