How Can My Grandmother Know When She’s Getting Treated By Non-Network Doctors? Q: My grandmother received a ridiculously high and unexpected medical bill (more than…
Inflation data through April suggests that the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2020 could be very low, perhaps 1.2%. Even though Social Security recipients received…
By Mary Johnson, editor For years I’ve been getting the same unwanted robo call. “Hello seniors!” a voice bellows. “Stand by to learn how you…
Prices charged for the category of drugs known as “specialty medications” are exploding so quickly that they’re now a key source of concern for both…
TSCL Submits Statement in Support of Three Major Social Security Changes By Jessie Gibbons, Legislative Director In March, the House Ways and Means Social Security…
By Congressman John Garamendi (CA-3) Social Security benefits and cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) specifically, have not kept up with inflation. Americans everywhere agree: Social Security is…
The idea that Social Security benefits should be modestly boosted, with an across-the-board benefit increase and a more generous cost-of-living (COLA) adjustment, is getting some…
The federal government shutdown that occurred from midnight December 22, 2018, until January 25, 2019, was the longest in U.S. history. It was so disruptive…
When You Can’t Afford Your Prescription Drug Costs, Apply for “Extra Help” Rick Delaney, Chairman, TSCL The high cost of prescription drugs has been the…
By Mary Johnson, editor This may be difficult to believe, but consumer price index data suggests that the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for…