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July 2006 Essma
Estimated Part B Premiums 2007 - 2009 As Means Testing Begins Effective January 1, 2007, the government will start determining the Medicare Part B premium based on a person's income. Ask the Advisor - Higher Part B Premiums For Those With Higher Incomes? Regarding higher Part B premiums for those with higher income as you reported in the March 2006 issue of this newsletter. Congressional Corner - Support for Seniors Legislation Congress must always thoroughly consider the challenges facing our nation's citizens who are living on fixed incomes when deciding federal budget priorities and developing policies. How You Can Save Through Your Membership in TSCL! Save up to 55% on prescription drugs. 70 Ways to Save! Download Your Free Copy of This TSCL Reader Favorite Learn 70 tested tips to cut your costs in the new edition of 70 Ways to Save. Legislative Update: More Needs To Be Done To Fix Part D If Part D drug coverage is going to win over seniors, then much more needs to be done to ensure satisfaction with the program. Notch Bulletin: Does Your Representative Support Notch Reform? Help Us Build Key Support Now Members of Congress may lose an election but unlike other Americans, they never lose their retirement and health benefits. COLA Cuts Cited As One of Three Options to Cut Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA) cuts are likely to be back on the Congressional agenda soon. What to Do If You Drop Into The Part D Doughnut Hole Unless you enrolled in a Part D drug plan that offers coverage for the gap or "doughnut hole," you will pay 100% of the costs ... Medicare's "Doughnut Hole" Surprise Awaits New enrollees of Medicare drug plans may be stunned this summer or early fall when their new coverage suddenly stops. Would You Take A Cut In Social Security To Pay Benefits Based on Illegal Work? Would you take a cut in your Social Security so the government can pay benefits to immigrants that include work performed while illegal?
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