Also this week, one new cosponsor in the Senate signed on to Sen. John Kerry's Social Security Fairness Act, bringing the total up to eighteen. The new cosponsor is Sen. Debbie Stabenow.."Social Security Sees Slowdown in Retiree Rolls Amid COVID Deaths," Alexandre Tanzi, Bloomberg News, May 3, 202"U.S. Life Expectancy Drops A Year In Pandemic, Most Since WWII," Marilynn Marchione, Associated Press, February 17, 2021..This is hard. Dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and the drastic changes it has brought to all our lives is hard. But for seniors, the group most vulnerable to severe, and even fatal cases of the disease, it is very hard..Once an individual becomes entitled to Social Security, other dependents can make claims on their account if all other qualifications are met, even if they never paid into the system. Here's a list:.Before making such a major decision, we strongly recommend that you get free, one-on-one counseling from your State Health Insurance Program Medicare Counselor. Your counselor can help you compare plans to ensure that the choice you're considering is right for you. Many local area agencies on aging or senior centers host counseling programs..Later in the week, the President doubled down on his promise to try and cut prices on branded prescription drugs. Word is out that the President is considering an executive order to combat the problems of high cost drugs sold to Medicare and other government programs..You can also get one-on-one counseling and assistance in applying through your State Health Insurance Program. Find the contact for your area online at: shiptacenter.org..Due to your income, you are subject to paying high income premium surcharges for both Part B and Part D drug coverage. The income brackets that determine the amount of your premiums have been adjusted for inflation this year after no adjustments in 2011 through 2019..This week, House and Senate lawmakers remained in their home states and districts to continue the two-week spring recess. They are expected to return to Capitol Hill on Monday, April 29th. In the days ahead, Members of Congress may be hosting town hall meetings and attending events in their home states and districts.

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Replace windows and roofs only when necessary. Windows and roofs are expensive and no fun for older homeowners to replace. While homebuyers expect roofs and windows to be in good condition, replacing them may not dramatically boost the resale value of your home. Get the opinion of your real estate agent..However, according to a message from Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, she has looked into this and discovered an error in the CARES Act that was passed in March and gave economic aid to individuals and companies in the U.S., that could result in Medicare beneficiaries having to pay out of pocket for a vaccine..Screen your calls: Even if you have caller ID, experts suggest screening calls any way. More robo-callers are making their calls appear to be local by using phone numbers from your own local calling area. Unless you know the number of the caller is legit, don't pick up. Legitimate callers, such as your doctor's office calling to remind of an appointment, will leave a message. Tell your family and friends to leave a message and to keep talking at least long enough for you to get to the phone if your phone's speaker allows you to hear the caller's message. … Continued

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For updates on our progress, visit our home page. And be sure to cast your vote on November 8th for the candidates you trust the most to reform the program responsibly in the 115th Congress..Currently, COLAs don't keep up with typical retiree costs. Consequently, Social Security benefits have lost 22% of their buying power since 2000..Social Security Taxation Question Pushes Action on "Boost Bill" Into 2020 … Continued

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