The lack of growth in Social Security benefits, together with the inexorable rise in healthcare costs, is causing financial dilemmas for Medicare beneficiaries that may be jeopardizing their health. The situation is leav ...
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Legislative Update For Week Ending December 2, 2011
Highlights of this week in Congress include: fallout from the Super Committee’s indecision; leadership changes at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and a new co-sponsor added to a key bill. Super Committe ...
44% Of Seniors At Risk Of Hitting Doughnut Hole And Uncovered Drug Costs In 2012
As many as four out of every ten Medicare beneficiaries who do not receive low-income assistance may be at risk of hitting the Part D doughnut hole and uncovered drug costs in 2012. According to a new online survey condu ...
Seven Ways To Avoid Being Overcharged For Your Prescriptions
Tips from The Senior Citizens League Drug plans across the nation are making significant changes to their coverage in 2012. Even though premiums may stay about the same, many plans are imposing new or higher deductibles ...
Seniors Will Get 3.6% COLA Next Year, But Lower COLAs May Be Ahead
Alexandria, VA (October 24, 2011) In January, for the first time in two years, Social Security recipients will get a sorely-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Benefits will rise 3.6% in 2012, following a surge in ...
Comparing Drug Plans Saves Senior More Than $3,000
Alexandria, VA (October 18, 2011) Irene H., a senior living in Central Virginia, will achieve a milestone this fall that few other 86-year olds can boast of. The thrifty senior, who takes three prescription medications ...
How Much Will You Need For Medicare Costs?
Alexandria, VA (October 3, 2011) Don't make the mistake of underestimating what you will need for Medicare, warns The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), one of the nation's largest nonpartisan seniors groups. "Medicare cos ...
Legislative Update For The Week Ending October 21, 2011
This week on Capitol Hill, a 3.6 percent COLA increase was announced and TSCL-backed H.R. 219 (the Social Security Preservation Act of 2011) gained a co-sponsor. 3.6 Percent COLA Increase Announced for 2012 After a t ...
Legislative Update For The Week Ending October 14, 2011
This week on Capitol Hill, TSCL-backed H.R. 1332 (Social Security Fairness Act which includes pension offset and windfall elimination) gained more co-sponsors while the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (Sup ...
Legislative Update For The Week Ending October 7, 2011
This week on Capitol Hill, TSCL-backed H.R. 787 gained another co-sponsorship and Medicare overhaul continued to highlight the week’s activities. Support Grows for Key Bill Rep. Tim Scott (SC-1) signed on to Rep. Dan ...
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