If signed into law, the Notch Fairness Act would amend the Social Security Act to allow workers born between 1917-1926, often referred to as Notch Babies, to choose between a $5,000 lump-sum compensation that is payable ...
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Video: Night In America: TSCL Visits Capitol Hill
Watch our newest video featuring TSCL's Board of Trustees as they work for our benefits in our nation's Capitol. ...
National Seniors Group Announces Three Social Security Proposals It Supports & Three It Opposes
July 15, 2011 (Washington, DC) – The most likely deficit reduction proposals are also the most harmful to the nation’s elderly, according to The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), one of the nation’s largest nonpartisan seni ...
Legislative Update For Week Ending November 18, 2011
The Super Committee deadline looms and two important bills for seniors are introduced. Super Committee Running out of Time Congressional support for a bi-partisan deficit reduction solution before the November 21st ...
Legislative Update For Week Ending November 11, 2011
GOP offers Super-Committee concession while seniors see increased poverty levels. GOP Backs off “No New Taxes” Stance Super-Committee Republicans offer a 300 billion dollar tax-revenue concession. After an initial ...
Legislative Update For Week Ending November 4, 2011
Retiree assistance program criticized while the Super Committee held its fourth public hearing regarding the debt reduction plan. Senator Enzi Slams HHS for Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Amid a recent report b ...
Legislative Update For Week Ending October 28, 2011
This week, new co-sponsors were added to key bills and the Super Committee held its third public hearing. Capitol Hill meetings Yield New Co-Sponsors TSCL would like to thank Reps. Mike Doyle (PA-14), Gene Green (T ...
Social Security & Medicare Questions: October 2011
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 ...
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 ...
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