By Mary Johnson, editor The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for next year is likely to be the highest seen by retirees since 1982. Based…
Can Drug Plans Drop Coverage Of Brand Drugs Mid Year? Q: My 2021 Part D plan dropped my brand drug from its formulary. Are drug…
Q: Why Can’t Legal Guardians Receive Social Security Benefits on Behalf of Grandchild? Q: We are raising our 6-year-old grandson under permanent court ordered guardianship…
By Mary Johnson, editor The last time the Medicare Part A Trust Fund (hospital insurance) was forecast to become insolvent was in 2009. At the…
According to TSCL’s 2021 study of typical retiree costs, the average Medicare recipient can expect to spend more than $1,000 per month on healthcare costs…
With unemployment still 5.4%, and less payroll tax revenue to finance the benefits of swelling Social Security rolls, how is the program’s financing faring during…
Does Congress Plan to Fix An Impending Social Security Cut? Q: Have you heard anything about congress fixing a Social Security cut for those of…
What Happened to Legislation to Cut Prescription Drug Costs? Q: What is the status of legislation to lower prescription drug costs? I thought this Congress…
Social Security Benefits Slowed Amid COVID-19 Deaths Rick Delaney, Chairman of the Board, TSCL The rate of growth in the number of older Americans who…
By Mary Johnson, editor Rapidly climbing prices for consumer goods and services are making financial choices for older adults especially challenging this year. But eventually,…