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October 2002 Essma
Social Security & Medicare Q&A: Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Supplies
Are diabetics on Medicare eligible to get their supplies free of cost? Avoid Vaccine Shortage Delays, Get Flu Shots Early
You should plan to get flu shots early this year, during October or November. Notch Reform Bulletin: Lockbox Essential for Social Security and Notch Reform
No private corporation could get away with treating its pension funds the way the government treats Social Security. Record Low COLA for 2003
Earlier this year, Social Security trustees estimated that the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) payable in January of 2003 would be just 1.3%. While Health Care Costs Soar, Expect the Lowest COLA Ever Next January
Rocky financial times are ahead for many seniors in 2003. What’s New Online
Learn what you need to do now and the Medicare rules that protect your right to coverage; Learn our tips for what to look for as well as pitfalls to avoid in shopping for a new health plan; Treasury Department officials warn that con artists, posing as IRS agents are duping unsuspecting victims; It's election countdown. CPI “Improvements”—a COLA Cut Cover-up?
Elected officials are often quick to promise that Social Security reform will not cut the benefits of current retirees. What they don’t talk about are changes that cut your benefits right now. Legislative Update: Senate Rejects Four Medicare Prescription Drug Bills
Senators of both parties will soon have to answer to senior voters. “Unprecedented” Health Care Increases Predicted for 2003
Expect to pay considerably more for your health care next year. Ask the Advisor: HMO Pulls Out: Prescription Drug Costs Increase 400%
It’s a chore growing old having limited income, more than a fair share of ailments, and then having our HMO yanked from under us. Is Our Government Guilty of Questionable Accounting?
Politicians on Capitol Hill are busy investigating U.S. corporate accounting scandals.
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