Medicare
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Strengthening Medicare Without Shifting Costs to Beneficiaries
April 06, 2016: When it comes to strengthening Medicare, it is important to avoid changes that shift additional costs to seniors. The Alliance recently submitted comments for the record to the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means Health Subcommittee regarding this...Read more >
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Kasich and Jeb Bush Mean Trouble for Seniors
February 11, 2016: John Kasich and Jeb Bush mean trouble for seniors and retirees. The New Hampshire primary results are in, and the top four for the Republicans were businessman Donald Trump, Gov. John Kasich (Ohio), Sen. Ted Cruz (TX), and former Governor Jeb Bush (F...Read more >
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Silver Tsunami to Bring 25 Million More Medicare Beneficiaries by 2036
January 27, 2016: [caption id="attachment_3359" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator[/caption] The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that Medicare enrollment will grow by more than 30 percent over the next ten yea...Read more >
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Nevada Congressional Delegation Graded on Retiree Votes
December 15, 2015: Sen. Heller, Reps. Amodei and Heck Earn “Failing” Scores The Alliance for Retired Americans just released a new report detailing the voting record of every Nevada Representative and Senator on key issues affecting current and future retirees. ...Read more >
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Letter: TPP is bad deal for America’s seniors
December 15, 2015: On Oct. 5, representatives from 12 countries met in Atlanta and concluded negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). This sweeping trade deal will have widespread implications for all Americans but could be particularly devastating for re...Read more >
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2015 marks a landmark year for Medicare
December 15, 2015: On July 30, Medicare celebrates its 50th birthday as a cornerstone of retirement security in America. This landmark occasion is the perfect time to examine the legacy of the program and reflect upon the positive impact it has had on the lives and hea...Read more >