Blog Supreme Court To Review DacaEliminating the "cash cliff" that hits when a disabled beneficiary earns more than ,090 in any given month and is immediately cut off from benefits. The cash cliff serves as a workforce disincentive and could be addressed by simply adopting the method used in the retirement program, where monthly benefits are reduced by for every in earnings over ,310, thus providing an improved earning opportunity..The proposal to adopt the chained CPI for adjusting Social Security and other federal retirement benefits has been a central feature of nearly every major budget negotiation since 20The adoption of the chained CPI to calculate COLAs would not only permanently reduce Social Security benefits of more than 60 million beneficiaries, but would also increase taxes, because personal exemptions and tax brackets which are adjusted for inflation would rise more slowly..TSCL believes that both positions would have a significant impact on the future of Social Security, and we urge Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill to work together in the months ahead to strengthen and modernize the program responsibly. Throughout the 115th Congress, our legislative team will continue to advocate with a nonpartisan voice for policies that would secure the solvency of the Social Security trust funds, make the program more fair and equitable, and avoid harsh benefit cuts for current and future retirees. … Continued
New Ulm Emergency Department Where Quality Care And Real World Training MeetThank You Anyway, I'll Just Keep Working A Little Longer.My wife and I run a small business and I'm turning 65 this year. May I postpone enrolling in Medicare Part B? My income is more than 0,000 and I'm concerned I will have to pay more because my income is over the limit.."To avoid overpaying for prescriptions, and to find the most affordable coverage, the importance of comparing drug plans during one's initial enrollment in Medicare, and during Medicare's annual Fall Open Enrollment period October 15th -December 7th can't be overstated," Johnson says. Most people 65 and over take more than one prescription drug, and to get the best plan, consumers need to compare plans based on all the drugs they actually take. In addition, consumers should compare prices between pharmacies, including mail order, which can also vary. … Continued