At a press conference held by Senators Stabenow, Shaheen, and Wyden, retiree and Alliance member Pam Parker talked about her struggle to afford the lifesaving drugs she needs to treat her diabetes and stay healthy after a kidney transplant.
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House Passes Butch Lewis Act
The House took action to save the pensions of 1.3 million American workers and retirees by passing the Butch Lewis Act on Wednesday night. Now, we urge the Senate to follow suit.
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2018 Voting Record Released
We have released the 2018 Congressional Voting Record. Our annual voting record scores every U.S. Representative and Senator on issues affecting current and future retirees. For 2018, we examined 10 key Senate and House votes.
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Social Security Trust Fund Stronger than a Year Ago, According to Annual Trustees Report
The latest Trustees report shows that Social Security is stronger than it was a year ago, despite “doom and gloom” narratives. Medicare is also on track to pay its expenses until 2026. But lawmakers should take action to strengthen them even further. Learn more by reading our statement.
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KHN – Americans Ready To Crack Down On Drug Prices That Force Some To Skip Doses
Nearly 30% of respondents in a new KFF poll said they either skip doses or don’t refill prescriptions at all due to high costs. The poll shows that Americans prioritize skyrocketing prescription drug prices as an issue and want lawmakers to take action.
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Retiree Stories: MD/DC Alliance and AFSCME Retiree Member Jeff Israel
Doctors diagnosed MD/DC Alliance Member and AFSCME Retiree Jeff Israel with cancer. Then Medicare Part D agents told him that his life-saving medication would be nearly $10,000 a month.
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Special Hearing Aid Plan for Members
The Alliance is pleased to partner with HEAR In America to give you access to a FREE plan that provides discounts as high as 70% on hearing aids.
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2019 Medicare and Social Security Anniversary Events
Celebrate Medicare and Medicaid's 54th birthday and Social Security's 84th birthday with Alliance members this July and August.
Where: Across the U.S. | When: Various Times, July 2019 and August 2019 | Find an Event Near You
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Trump's tax cut isn't giving the US economy the boost it needs
Benefits from what President Trump called "the biggest reform of all time" to the tax code have dwindled to a faint breeze just 20 months after its enactment, writes John Harwood.
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Urge Congress to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Millions of Americans are forced to choose between paying for lifesaving medicine and paying for other necessities like food and shelter, simply because they can't afford skyrocketing drug prices. Sign our petition to demand that Congress take action to lower prescription drug prices NOW!
I want to help save Medicare!
Join the Alliance in fighting back against the Republican Assault on Medicare and Social Security. Click here to take action!
