Fiscal 2021 Budget Would Cut Health Care for Older Americans The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding President Trump’s budget proposal for fiscal 2021: “President Trump has had four chance... Read more
The story of Kitty Kennedy, 74, involves a severe allergic reaction that could be treated with medication and an ointment, Clobetasol. The price was almost $500, costing her a $242 copay. Fortunately Medicare Part D lessened the blow or she would have had to pay the full $500... Read more
Diane Fleming, 75, worked for United Airlines for 39 years, but when United filed for bankruptcy, her pension was dramatically cut. A few years after enrolling in Medicare, Diane was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Treatment of this cancer is both extensive and expensive bu... Read more
Donna Cutler, 76, recently spent a week in the hospital to address an issue with her oxygen levels. Although no surgery was required, the bill came to almost $50,000. Fortunately, Medicare covered the cost. Mrs. Cutler paid into Medicare her entire working life, including time... Read more
Several years after Suzy retired, her former employer, United Airlines, filed for bankruptcy. Her pension was reduced 30%, and she has had to do freelance work to make up the difference. She is still paying into Medicare through her supplemental work. Suzy has been on Medicare... Read more
Susan Flashman, 61, is a retired electrician. She worked for more than 25 years. In 2011, at age 57, she needed brain surgery due to a cyst that turned into a tumor. It took about a year of rehab to be somewhat functional once again. Her balance was permanently affected and she w... Read more
Jody Weinreich, 66, lost her job at Tama Manufacturing in Allentown, Pennsylvania at age 61 when the factory closed and moved to Mexico. The factory had a government contract and made Alfred Dunner pants and Air Force training uniforms until the company closed its doors. She wo... Read more
Ken Pease, 73, suffers from a number of health conditions, not the least of which are diabetes and heart disease. He has had 1/3 of his right lung removed. Last year he suffered an aortic aneurysm, which doctors thankfully discovered as a result of preventive screening covered by... Read more
Steve Johnson, 66, says that without his Medicare benefits, he would not have been able to afford to repair a torn rotator cuff in his shoulder. “I would have been left in immense pain, unable to sleep and unable to use my arm,” says Steve. “But because I have Medicar... Read more
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