President Obama is pushing for an immigration overhaul as one of his legislative priorities in his second term in office. A bipartisan immigration reform measure is under discussion that would give those already in the U ...
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Medicare Costs Growing Even As Other Healthcare Costs Stay Flat
By Mary Johnson Recent healthcare cost data have the experts perplexed. According to a new analysis from actuaries of the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, national healthcare spending in 2011 grew at just 3. ...
What’s Next for Social Security and Medicare?
TSCL Tells Congress —"Leave Social Security and Medicare out of Budget Negotiations" It's no longer a matter of 'if' Congress will cut Social Security and Medicare, but "when" most policy observers now believe. Much w ...
Social Security & Medicare Questions: Scam Awareness
Q: I've received numerous automated phone calls offering "free" Medicare-covered items like back braces and diabetes supplies. I'm not 65, not eligible for Medicare yet and I'm on the national DO NOT CALL list. Are su ...
Ask the Advisor: February 2013
Q: I started widow's benefits last year. Do I have to declare those payments on my income taxes? A: Yes. Social Security benefits, no matter what the type, fall under the same tax rules. Depending on your income ...
Congressional Corner: Lowering the Price of Prescription Drugs
By U.S. Senator David Vitter (LA) Over the last several years, we've seen huge increases in the price of prescription drugs, and drug companies are finding loopholes in the system to keep their money rolling in at the ...
Best Ways To Save: February 2013
The Hard Times Guide to Retirement Security Interview with author Mark Miller "Whatever the reason, most Americans before they retire have paid little attention to the huge life transition that is coming. We don’t ...
Legislative Update: February 2013
Better Donut Hole Coverage — Higher Taxes Ahead By Jessie Gibbons, Legislative Analyst As the Affordable Care Act continues its scheduled implementation, many seniors will begin to see small changes in Medicare cov ...
TSCL Continues Working For Notch Reform
TSCL has not given up our goal of Notch reform. In recent months we have been working with long-term Notch reform allies in Congress to ensure that Notch Babies', needs are protected from deficit reduction plans that wo ...
Benefit Bulletin: February 2013
Three Programs That Help Seniors With Medicare Costs If you or a family member have limited income and have trouble paying Medicare premiums and out-of-pocket costs, Medicare Savings Programs may help. If you qualify ...