As Congress and Democratic candidates debate Medicare-for-all, TSCL’s 2019 Senior Survey finds tepid support among older Americans for expanding Medicare to everyone. On the other hand, our survey found some support for ...
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Are You Overpaying for Prescription Drugs? New Analysis Says Yes!
A new analysis of twelve frequently- prescribed drugs illustrates that Medicare recipients frequently overpay for their medications. Because Medicare doesn’t negotiate drug prices, there are wild swings in prices betwee ...
Our Government Thinks Your Cost-of-Living Is Lower This Year — Is It Really?
Mary Johnson, Editor After getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) this year — the highest since 2012 — the COLA for next year could be closer to 1.6%. Earlier this year, the cost of gasoline and oil dragged ...
Benefit Bulletin: September 2019
One Third of TSCL Survey Respondents Have Not Received Routine Dental Care in Two Years By Rick Delaney, Chairman of the Board One-out-of-three adults covered by Medicare is not getting regular routine dental care, ...
Q & A: July/August 2019
Q: I recently received a notice from Social Security that says I’ve been overpaid because I earned more than the allowable amount. I started benefits at age 62 after losing my job. I finally found a new one and I’ve b ...
Ask The Advisor: July/August 2019
What Can Be Done to Address Social Security Cuts Experienced by Teachers? Q: A friend of mine who retired after 30 years of teaching recently learned that she will not be getting a Social Security widow’s benefit bas ...
Best Ways To Save: July/August 2019
It’s Hurricane Season. Do You Need Hurricane Insurance? Technically, there’s no such thing as “hurricane insurance,” but if you live in a hurricane prone area, it’s a good idea to get a better understanding of your h ...
Congressional Corner: It’s Time to Tackle the High Cost of Prescription Drugs
By Senator Amy Klobuchar (MN), I’ve heard similar stories again and again—people getting sick and having to choose between paying the mortgage, turning on the heat in the winter, or refilling a critical prescription. ...
Legislative Update: July/August 2019
Questions To Ask Your Member Of Congress At Your Next Town Hall By Jessie Gibbons, Legislative Director The U.S. House and Senate adjourn at the end of July for a six-week summer recess, and many lawmakers will hol ...
Benefit Bulletin: July/August 2019
Rick Delaney, Chairman of the Board Proposal Would Make it Harder To Qualify For Medicare Savings Programs The Trump Administration has proposed a change that would make it harder for older adults with low incomes ...
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