Is The Government Manipulating COLAs? Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) have languished at exceptionally low levels in recent years. Administration officials and economists point to the sluggish economy and recent ec ...
Category: Issues
TSCL Grassroots Spotlight
Gino Grosso Speaks Out On the COLA "Seniors need to get organized," says Gino Grosso of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "Too many feel they can't do anything about low COLAs. People are very resigned." Recently Gino wa ...
Social Security & Medicare Questions: January 2015
Q: I turn 65 in two months. I recently received my Medicare card and a letter stating that I might be eligible for Extra Help with prescriptions. I'm going to apply, but I'm still worried. My Social Security benefit is o ...
Social Security Recipients Think Government Manipulates CPI Data
Alexandria, VA: People who receive Social Security benefits overwhelmingly think the federal government is manipulating consumer price index (CPI) data, according to a new poll by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). When ...
Christmas Wish – Higher COLA
Alexandria, VA: More than 90 percent of older Americans are likely to be making a secret Christmas wish for the New Year, says The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). “That’s to make ends meet,” says TSCL Chairman, Ed Cates. ...
What Government Manipulation of Inflation Is Doing To Your Benefits
For the sixth consecutive year, Social Security beneficiaries will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that's a near-record low. Benefits will rise in January by a meager 1.7% after a 1.5% increase in 2014. In fac ...
White House Action On Immigration Expected
President Obama is expected to bypass Congress and make controversial changes to the nation's immigration system on his own by the end of the year. The time table slipped from last summer when a pushback from outraged vo ...
New Medicare/Medicaid Managed Care Pilot Program Off To Confusing Start In Central Virginia
By Mary Johnson My long time neighbor, Andrew S., was born severely disabled with cerebral palsy. At 41, he's cared for by his mom and family who among other things make sure he takes six pills a day of pric ...
Ask The Advisor: December 2014
Have Healthcare Costs Really Slowed Down Due to Obamacare? Q: We've read that healthcare costs have slowed down and that Obamacare is responsible. Is there any data to confirm this? My husband and I have Medicare, but ...
Social Security & Medicare Questions: Claiming Widow’s Benefits
If My Ex Passes Away Will I Be Able To Claim Widow's Benefits? Q: I'm 64 and in the process of divorce. My soon to be ex-husband who is 65 earns considerably more than I do. Neither of us has started Social Security y ...
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