It seems strange that a bill that is suppose to deal with the nation’s infrastructure could affect prescription drug prices, but that’s the way Washington works. In order to get less popular items passed, Congressiona ...
Daily Archives: August 9, 2021
New Bill Would Prepare for Future Diseases
The Covid-19 pandemic demonstrated in a vivid and tragic way how unprepared we are for new diseases of this type, even though there were warnings for years from medical and scientific experts that we would be hit by one ...
U.S. Health System Gets Failing Grade According to New Study
The U.S. health care system ranks last among 11 high-income countries in providing equitably accessible, affordable, high-quality health care. That’s according to a recent study by the Commonwealth Fund, whose mission ...
So far, No August Break for Senators
As we reported last week, August is the month when both houses of Congress traditionally take a break, both for government and personal travel, as well as working in their states and districts. While the House left last ...
Update for Week Ending August 7, 2021
So far, No August Break for Senators As we reported last week, August is the month when both houses of Congress traditionally take a break, both for government and personal travel, as well as working in their states a ...
Q & A: August 2021
Can Drug Plans Drop Coverage Of Brand Drugs Mid Year? Q: My 2021 Part D plan dropped my brand drug from its formulary. Are drug plans allowed to do this? If the generic doesn’t work for me, am I allowed to change p ...
Ask the Advisor: August 2021
Q: Why Can’t Legal Guardians Receive Social Security Benefits on Behalf of Grandchild? Q: We are raising our 6-year-old grandson under permanent court ordered guardianship to age 18. However, we are not allowed an a ...
Best Ways to Save: August 2021
Safe, Affordable Housing Can Be Hard to Obtain For Many Older Adults to Find Over the next 10 years, the size of the age 65 and older population is projected to grow by 17 million. By 2030, an estimated 1 in 5 Americ ...
Legislative Update: August 2021
Questions To Ask At Your Next Town Hall By Shannon Benton, Executive Director During the month of August, Congress is in recess and many Members plan town halls to meet with constituents. We encourage you to atten ...
Benefit Bulletin: August 2021
More Older Adults Carrying Debt In Retirement. Medical Costs to Blame. By Rick Delaney, Chairman of the Board, TSCL Retirees are carrying more debt than ever before, and high medical costs are often to blame. The ...
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