Social Security 2100 bill Reintroduced We start this week’s update with good news! Last week Congressman John Larson (D-Conn.), Chairman of the Social Security Subcommittee…
From the office of Representative Lloyd Doggett (TX-35) Legislation that would prohibit discriminatory pricing and coverage denials for patients seeking supplemental Medigap coverage was recently…
Should I Replace My Medigap Insurance? Q: What’s the best way to compare what I currently spend on my Medigap supplement and Part D plan…
What Is The Financial Impact of Widowhood? Q: What is the financial impact of widowhood? I became a widow in 2019 and within days, Social…
Provision Allowing Medicare To Negotiate Drug Prices Part Of Reconciliation Legislation, But Fate Not Certain By Shannon Benton, Executive Director Prescription drug costs are a…
Should Congress Consider A Special Stimulus Check For Seniors? By Rick Delaney, TSCL Chairman Meeting even routine household expenses has been a big challenge for…
By Mary Johnson, editor Now that the Social Security Administration has confirmed that Social Security benefits will increase by 5.9% in January of 2022, what’s…
Soaring inflation has deeply weakened the purchasing power of Social Security benefits in 2021, according to TSCL’s latest update on rising senior costs. The study,…
Social Security recipients will receive a 5.9 % cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) effective January 2022 — the highest in 40 years. The high COLA comes as…
According to a study by the National Bureau of Economic Research, per capita health care spending for the elderly in the US is substantially higher…