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March 2002 Essma
How Much Can Be Earned Before Social Security Benefits Are Reduced
I’ve heard that once we turn age 65 we can earn as much as we want to without losing Social Security benefits. How much may I earn this year before my Social Security benefits are reduced?
Energy Relief Can Help Pay Utility Bills
If you’re facing cold hard choices again—whether to eat, pay for prescription drugs or pay the utility bill, check into the Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Ask the Advisor:What Would Be My Best Health Plan?
I have supplemental insurance from Blue Cross as a retiree; but it has escalated to $1,244 in out of pocket costs and I now must chose another doctor. Lobby Your Member of Congress Online
Now it’s easier and more convenient for you to ask your Members of Congress to support issues of interest. Dear Leonard
A short time ago, I received a notice in the mail advising that my credit card would be debited for health supplements merchandise, and that I would have to reject the offer before a certain date if I did not want delivery Protecting Your Earned Benefits in 2002
September 11th changed the priorities for Congress and the President, but the concerns and needs of TSCL members remain the same. In response, TSCL continues to pursue a vigorous Legislative Agenda in 2002. Without a Surplus How Do We Pay for Notch Reform?
Deficits in the tens of billions caused by an economic recession and the costs of war are predicted through 2005...How do we pay for Notch Reform estimated to cost about $45 billion over the next four years?
2002 Social Security Trustees Report Due Soon
News from Social Security Trustees may not be encouraging this year. In the past five years, the Trustees reported that revenues coming in to Social Security are adequate to cover benefits for another 15 years. States Move to Cut Drug Prices
The battle to cut prescription drug prices has shifted to states nationwide. Social Security Commission Makes Proposals
Proposals for adding voluntary private retirement accounts to Social Security were made recently. The President’s Commission on Social Security put forward three options instead of one unified plan.
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