Q: My drug plan is offering a new mail order system. I normally fill my prescriptions at the pharmacy. Does this really save any money? What would I do if I need a prescription quickly? A: Many seniors can save subs ...
Category: Issues
Benefit Bulletin: October 2011
Find Help For Notch Babies — Benefits Check Up The holidays are one of the few times during the year that most of the family gets together. It may be a good time for Notch Babies — especially those with limited incom ...
Let’s End The Social Security Payroll Tax Cut
By Mary Johnson The Social Security Trust Fund that covers disability benefits is now about five years from running out of money. The Trust Fund that covers retirement also is in deficit and paying out more in benefi ...
Illegal Immigrants Received $4.2 Billion In Tax Refunds From IRS
Although not authorized to work in the United States, a growing number of illegal immigrants are receiving billions of dollars in Child Tax credits. According to a recent Treasury audit, the IRS paid $4.2 billion in ref ...
Medicare Part B Premium Rises — How Much Will It Take Of Your COLA?
The Medicare Part B premium (covering doctors and outpatient services) is rising for most seniors in 2012. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced the base monthly premium will be $99.90. Th ...
Super Committee Plan To Reduce Deficit Due By Thanksgiving
TSCL Heads to Hill Fighting Social Security Cuts With 692,164 Signatures As the 12-member Congressional “Super Committee” readies a plan for release by Thanksgiving to cut the federal deficit by at least $1.2 trillio ...
COLA 3.6% Next Year
TSCL Fights Plan To Cut COLAs For the first time in two years, seniors will get a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) starting in January. But whether they see a boost in their bank statements is another matter. The So ...
FAQ: How Are Medicare Benefits Impacted By The New Debt Deal?
The debt deal that Congress struck with President Obama is prompting questions about how the legislation affects Medicare benefits. Although beneficiaries escaped the cutting knife temporarily, a new bipartisan joint com ...
Best Ways to Save: Two Million Seniors Missing Out On Help With Drug Costs
About two million low-income seniors are eligible for extra benefits to cover drug costs but are not taking advantage of them, says the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Medicare beneficiaries who qualify for ...
Are You Paying Too Much For Your Medicare Health & Drug Plan?
New EARLY Deadline For Switching Medicare Plans — December 7th! Medicare premiums and out-of-pocket costs are one of the biggest expenses you have in retirement. Seniors routinely spend one-third or even more of thei ...
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