If adopted, S. 62 would allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate fair prescription drug prices under Part D of the Medicare program. Senator Amy Klobuchar (MN) introduced S. 62 on January 9, 2019. ...
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S. 22, Medicare Dental Benefit Act
If adopted, S. 22 would provide for coverage of dental services under the Medicare program. Under current law, the Medicare program is prohibited from covering most routine dental services like root canals, extractions, ...
H.R. 275, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act
If adopted, H.R. 275 would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries. Representative Peter Welch (VT) introduced H.R. 275 on January ...
H.R. 141, Social Security Fairness Act
If adopted, H.R. 141 would repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision – two Social Security provisions that unfairly impact teachers, police officers, and other state and local government ...
H.R. 46, Social Security Safety Dividend Act
If adopted, H.R. 46 would ensure that seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities who receive Social Security and certain other federal benefits receive a $250 payment in the event that no cost-of-living adjustment i ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending January 11, 2019
This week, lawmakers failed to reach a deal to end the partial government shutdown, and several key bills that would strengthen retirement security were introduced in the new Congress. Government Shutdown Continues fo ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending January 4, 2019
This week, the 116th Congress convened in Washington and The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) continued shaping its legislative agenda for the year ahead. Meanwhile, the federal government remained partially closed with no ...
Special Legislative Update for January 2, 2019
The federal government has been partially shut down since December 22, 2018, but The Senior Citizens League wants older Americans to know that Social Security and Medicare benefits will not be impacted by this partial go ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending December 28, 2018
This week, The Senior Citizens League began gearing up for 116th Congress, which begins on Thursday, January 3rd. TSCL Prepares for 116th Congress This week, The Senior Citizens League’s legislative team began prep ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending December 21, 2018
This week, lawmakers continued working towards a last-minute deal to keep the federal government funded past Friday, December 21st. In addition, a federal judge in Texas struck down the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – a move ...
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