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• KFF Health News: How Trump Aims To Slash Federal Support for Research, Public Health, and Medicaid

  May 20, 2025: Health care has proved a vulnerable target for the firehose of cuts and policy changes President Donald Trump ordered in the name of reducing waste and improving efficiency. But most of the impact isn’t as tangible as, say, high Read More >

• KFF Health News: Trump’s DOJ Accuses Medicare Advantage Insurers of Paying ‘Kickbacks’ for Primo Customers

  May 19, 2025: When people call large insurance brokerages seeking free assistance in choosing Medicare Advantage plans, they’re often offered assurances such as this one from eHealth: “Your benefit advisors will find plans that match your n Read More >

• Executive Director Fiesta Briefs Machinists on Threats to Retirement Security and How to Fight Back

  May 16, 2025: Alliance Executive Director Richard Fiesta spoke to retirees from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) this week. He provided an overview of the Alliance’s work and updated attendees on key Read More >

• States in the Midwest and the South Are Most Vulnerable to Social Security Cuts

  May 16, 2025: Any disruption or cuts to Social Security benefits will hurt Americans who live in Southern and Midwestern states the most, according to a new report from the Economic Policy Institute. The report reinforced the importance of Soci Read More >

• GOP Budget and Tax Plan Advances in the House of Representatives

  May 16, 2025: The House of Representatives moved closer to a final vote on its so-called “big, beautiful bill” tax and spending plan this week. As of today, the plan calls for $715 billion in cuts to Medicaid and $300 billion in cuts to Read More >

• Retirees Call on SSA Commissioner to Roll Back DOGE’s Cumbersome Changes at SSA

  May 15, 2025: Internal Documents Reveal Benefit Claims Are Taking 25% Longer to Process; Identified Only 2 Claims Out of 110,000 as Requiring Further Investigation Washington, D.C. — Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Ret Read More >

• KFF Health News: Honey, Sweetie, Dearie – The Perils of Elderspeak

  May 09, 2025: A prime example of elderspeak: Cindy Smith was visiting her father in his assisted living apartment in Roseville, California. An aide who was trying to induce him to do something —  Smith no longer remembers exactly what — sa Read More >

• Alliance Marks Older Americans Month

  May 09, 2025: Thursday, May 1 was the first day of Older Americans Month. Historically, this month commemorates older Americans and provides an opportunity for us to reflect on their contributions. It can also be a time to reflect on the con Read More >

• Retirees Congratulate Jan Schakowsky on Exceptional Career in Congress

  May 09, 2025: Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL) announced on Monday that she will not seek another term in Congress. She has represented Illinois’ 9th congressional district since 1999. Following the announcement, the Alliance thanked her for always f Read More >

• Alliance Protects Voting Rights With Key Victory in North Carolina

  May 09, 2025: North Carolina state Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin conceded his loss to Justice Alison Riggs on Wednesday, ending a lengthy fight in which he attempted to void 60,000 ballots with allegedly incomplete registration inf Read More >