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October 2004 Essma
Protecting Your Earned Benefits at TSCL: Enthusiastic and Caring - Garlette Dunkley It feels good to save a little money, doesn�t it? Garlette Dunkley, TSCL�s Member Services Coordinator, thinks so and is always looking for better discounts on products or services for our members. Social Security & Medicare Q&A: Medicare TRICARE Benefits Q: If I choose not to apply for Social Security until I am 70, then am I also not eligible for Medicare until I am 70? If I do not get Medicare will my TRICARE benefits still apply until I am 70? Ask the Advisor: Ruling Allows Businesses to Cut Health Insurance For Retirees We are terribly concerned about the cost of prescription drugs and the latest Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ruling to allow companies to drop medical plan coverage for retirees 65 and older. If it happens, many of us will have to declare bankruptcy and live out our lives without supplemental medical coverage. Is that any way to treat us---the few remaining World War II veterans? � Bob D. TSCL Wary of Social Security Privatization Proposals -- Legislation Would Cut COLAs and Benefits In recent months TSCL has kept a wary eye on increasing Social Security reform activity. Benefit of Membership in TSCL! ElderCorner.com - Items to Make Your Life Easier! Do you know of anyone who is having difficulties with day-to-day living demands? For some TSCL members this is all too familiar. From striving to get those hard-to-reach items to safely taking a shower, everyday tasks can be stressful. Massive Medicare Premium Hike Will Gobble Up COLAs Rising gasoline and energy costs are driving inflation higher than the government previously thought it would be. Notch Bulletin: Your Vote Can Make The Difference For Notch Reform My mother is 80 years old, born in November 1923. She has not received any information about the NOTCH. How does she sign-up? Is there a membership fee and how much? I would also like to assist you in your efforts. How and where can I help the most?� Daughter of E.V. Reimportation Bill Supported by TSCL Delayed In Senate Prescription drug reimportation from countries with lower prices like Canada appears to have the support it needs in Congress to become law. Legislative Update: Our Action Crucial to Stop Social Security Agreement With Mexico! TSCL has been working to alert our members and supporters, as well as Members of Congress, about a proposed Social Security Totalization agreement that the Bush Administration and the Mexican administration of Vicente Fox have signed.
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