(Washington, DC) According to a new survey by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), premiums for Medicare supplemental insurance, known as Medigap, grew more than twice as fast as Social Security cost – of – living -adjust ...
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Legislative Update for Week Ending August 23, 2019
Congress was on recess this week, but that didn’t stop the wheels from turning on Capitol Hill. This week the League met with Congresswoman Grace Meng’s office (NY-6) to discuss Notch Reform Legislation. And, a special ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending August 8, 2019
The Senior Citizens League Legislative Update for Week Ending August 8, 2019 Congress was on recess this week, but that didn’t stop the wheels from turning on Capitol Hill. This week the League met with Congresswoman ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending August 2, 2019
There was still much happening with Social Security and Medicare during a week that was dominated by the Democratic Presidential Candidate Debates. New proposals for Medicare were revealed and lowering the cost of presc ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending July 26, 2019
This week was a busy one for Social Security and Medicare Advocates! There was considerable activity to combat the high cost of prescription drugs. The Ways and Means Committee had a hearing on the Social Security 2100 ...
Big Variation In Part D Costs Means Most Medicare Beneficiaries Overpay for Prescriptions
(Washington, DC) – A new analysis from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) of 12 frequently - prescribed drugs illustrates that Medicare recipients frequently overpay for their medications. “Because Medicare doesn’t neg ...
TSCL Legislative Update for Week Ending July 19, 2019
The Presidential election is still far on the horizon, but the candidates are already letting voters know their positions on Medicare and the cost of prescription drugs; two subjects near and dear to supporters of The Se ...
Part D Drug Price Variance Report
Part D Drug Price Variance Report ...
Legislative Update July 12, 2019
Legislative Update for Week Ending July 12, 2019 It was busy and humid on Capitol Hill this week with Congress quickly coming up on its August recess. The Senior Citizens League was pleased to see continued support o ...
One-Third of Adults Over 65 Have Not Received Dental Care in More Than Two Years
(Washington, DC) – One-out- of three adults covered by Medicare are not getting regular dental care, according to a new survey by The Seniors Citizens League (TSCL). “We estimate that roughly 20 million older Americans ...
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