If signed into law, the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act would repeal the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula and set up a five-year trial period…
Q: I’ve received numerous automated phone calls offering “free” Medicare-covered items like back braces and diabetes supplies. I’m not 65, not eligible for Medicare yet…
Q: I started widow’s benefits last year. Do I have to declare those payments on my income taxes? A: Yes. Social Security benefits, no matter…
By U.S. Senator David Vitter (LA) Over the last several years, we’ve seen huge increases in the price of prescription drugs, and drug companies are…
The Hard Times Guide to Retirement Security Interview with author Mark Miller “Whatever the reason, most Americans before they retire have paid little attention to…
Better Donut Hole Coverage — Higher Taxes Ahead By Jessie Gibbons, Legislative Analyst As the Affordable Care Act continues its scheduled implementation, many seniors will…
TSCL has not given up our goal of Notch reform. In recent months we have been working with long-term Notch reform allies in Congress to…
Three Programs That Help Seniors With Medicare Costs If you or a family member have limited income and have trouble paying Medicare premiums and out-of-pocket…
Senators from both sides of the aisle are once again proposing a broad immigration overhaul. Discussions so far have focused on the contentious issue of…
Raising the eligibility age for Medicare from 65 to 67 is a leading option under discussion to cut government spending on Medicare. With the Social…