From Social Security Works (http://www.socialsecurityworks.org/): This year, 57 million older Americans saw their Medicare premiums rise by 15%―the largest rate hike in history. This was a result of a new, controversial Alzheimer’s drug called Aduhelm. The drug’s manufacturer, Biogen, was … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-05-12/senior/pa-officials-call-for-boosting-property-tax-rent-rebate-program/a79086-1 May 12, 2022 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Pennsylvania lawmakers and community leaders gathered in Montgomery County Wednesday, urging the General Assembly to use $204 million in unspent American Rescue … Continued
From Social Security Works (http://www.socialsecurityworks.org/): The New York Times just dropped a bombshell writeup of a newly released federal report on Medicare Advantage, which lets private health insurers use Medicare dollars to run their own programs: Medicare Advantage was created … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Seniors have been hardest-hit by the pandemic, first dying at the highest rates, now struggling to make ends meet on fixed incomes while corporate greed drives up prices. Congress must take action right … Continued
From Social Security Works (http://www.socialsecurityworks.org/): In 2022, Medicare premiums rose by over $20 per person, every month, due to a single ineffective and extremely expensive drug, Alduhelm. But now there’s good news: Medicare has finalized a decision to limit coverage … Continued
From Oxfam America (http://www.oxfamamerica.org): New research reveals that nearly a third of all workers in the US earn under $15 an hour. But women and people of color do much more than their fair share of low-wage jobs, and as … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Thanks to you, this week the U.S. House and Senate passed a spending bill, which ends flat Trump-era spending and invests in our communities and our future. That bill now goes to President … Continued
From Social Security Works (http://www.socialsecurityworks.org/): We know that Social Security scam calls undermine our Social Security system. That’s why we’re sharing this message from the Social Security Administration about how to spot a Social Security scam. Thanks! – SSW team … Continued
From Social Security Works (http://www.socialsecurityworks.org/): Did you know that in February of each year, most millionaires stop paying into Social Security? That’s because, under current law, once you earn $142,800 in a year, you stop contributing to Social Security. But … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-10-11/health/survey-pa-long-term-care-industry-in-crisis/a76065-1 October 11, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. — Amid staffing shortages at Pennsylvania’s long-term care facilities, there are growing fears many vulnerable older adults and their caretakers … Continued