April 2004 Essma

Social Security & Medicare Q&A: How Does “Full Retirement Age” Affect My Earnings?
I was born December 7, 1938. I originally retired at age 62, but re-entered the work force in 2003. It was my understanding that because I would turn 65 this December 2003 I was allowed to earn up to $30,700 without penalty.

Ask the Advisor: Would a Higher COLA Cause Me to Lose Medicaid Benefits?
I understand the need for a higher Cost–of–Living Adjustment (COLA), but I’m wondering how it will affect people who get both Medicare and Medicaid.

Protecting Your Earned Benefits at TSCL
“If you’re for seniors, we’re with you,” TSCL’s Vice Chair Dottie Holmes states with vigor and conviction.

Congressional Corner from Representative Gene Taylor: Help Me Fight the Trust Fund Raids
Your help is needed to stop the U.S. Government from using surplus Social Security, Medicare, and military retirement funds to disguise the size of the budget deficit.

Notch Reform Bulletin: Social Security Benefits for Illegal Immigrants or Equal Consideration for Notch Babies?
“I am 77 years old, served in WWII in the south pacific, Korea in 1951-1952, and in Vietnam in 1970.

Is The New Medicare Prescription Discount Card The Right Choice For You?
A Medicare-approved prescription discount card may save you money on your prescriptions, but it’s a good idea to compare your savings before you enroll.

Legislative Update: Will the Privatization of Social Security Be Next?
Even before the Medicare prescription drug bill was signed into public law, the issue of Social Security reform was back in the news as an agenda item for the second session of the 108th Congress.

Government Faces Huge Challenge Making Drug Plans Work
The new Medicare drug legislation presents the government with a huge challenge turning the complex legislation into a practical drug benefit.

TSCL Leads Fight Against Bush Proposal: No Social Security Benefits for Illegal Immigrants!
Immigrant workers, including some who entered the U.S. illegally, would gain access to Social Security benefits under President Bush’s recent immigration reform proposal.


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