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Nov/Dec 2006 Essma
Social Security and Medicare Questions I would like to know how to get “Extra Help” with my Part D drug plan. Ask the Advisor - Tax on Social Security Benefits Is Double Taxation! Despite multiple tax cuts in recent years, Social Security recipients got no relief from the taxation of Social Security benefits. Congressional Corner - The Guaranteed Benefits Of Social Security And Medicare Serve As A Bedrock Of A Secure Future As we celebrate the 71st Anniversary of Social Security, some of my colleagues in Congress are pushing once again to privatize the program citing a "crisis" illustrated in the recent Social Security and Medicare trustees report. Use Care When Switching Health Plans Can I transfer back to Medicare in November? Legislative Update - Paying Your Way Out of the Doughnut Hole? The Truth Behind Medicare Part D’s Coverage Gap No other health insurance has ever been structured like Medicare Part D. Notch Bulletin - Congress Keeps Notch Reform Bottled Up Despite a record level of support in the House for “The Notch Fairness Act,” the legislation remains “bottled up” in committee by a handful of powerful opponents. Failure to Enforce Immigration Laws Affects Your Benefits Protests and pressure from TSCL members and supporters are playing a vitally important role in protecting our Social Security and Medicare benefits. 2007 COLA 3.3% The Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will increase benefits 3.3% in 2007. Medicare Part B Premium Increases 5.6% For Most Seniors As High As 83% For Some As Means Testing Begins TSCL Concerned Over High Risk Of “Glitches”
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