This week the House of Representatives is expected to pass the final version of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, after which the President will sign it and it will become law. We will not go in ...
Author Archives: shannon
Legislation for coverage of hearing aids under the Medicare recently introduced in Congress.
Recently, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (Penn.) and Republican U.S. Rep. John Katko (N.Y.) re-introduced the Help Extend Auditory Relief (HEAR) Act H.R. 1106, to expand hearing benefits for seniors on Medicare. ...
Beware of Coronavirus Vaccination Scams
We have warned you before to be careful about scams when it comes to getting your coronavirus vaccination. Getting cheated out of money during a time of crisis like this is the last thing we want to happen to anyone. A ...
Need Help With Prescription Drug Costs?
Medicare.gov lists the following options if you need help paying for your prescription drugs. 6 ways to get help with prescription costs You may find it necessary to get help paying for prescriptions even after en ...
Study Shows High Drug Prices Result in Increased Deaths
A couple of weeks ago we told you about a recent study that made it clear that we are on the right track as we carry on the fight for lower prescription drug prices. When prices are so high, not only does it affect the ...
Health Care System Weaknesses Magnified During Pandemic
During the coronavirus pandemic, health care in the United States, or at least certain parts of it, has received more attention than ever before. As a society we have paid a terrible price for the lack of preparation re ...
Update for February 27, 2021
Health Care System Weaknesses Magnified During Pandemic During the coronavirus pandemic, health care in the United States, or at least certain parts of it, has received more attention than ever before. As a society w ...
Nearly Half of Retirees Say Their Savings Did Not Recover by End of 2020
Washington, DC) – How is the pandemic affecting retirement savings? Forty - eight percent of retirees with retirement accounts say that their savings have not recovered pre-pandemic levels, according to a new survey by ...
More Veterans Could Get Covid-19 Vaccinations
There is a misconception that all veterans can get health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs. But that is not true. To get health care there a veteran must have a VA-rated disability. TSCL has many vete ...
Legislation to Control Drug Prices Possible This Year?
Legislation to Control Drug Prices Possible This Year? Given the above story about how Medicare users pay so much more for drugs than Medicaid users, could this be the year we finally win? According to an article i ...
Close