Social Security was in the news this week with Senate Budget Committee Chairman Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) holding a hearing entitled, “Protecting Social Security for All: Making the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share,” and Rep. John Larson (CT) re-introducing the Social Security 2100... Read more
2023 Anniversary Summer Legislative Toolkit Our legislative toolkit has all of the things you'll need to mobilize for change on key retirement security issues this summer. These resources include issue position papers, sample letters to the editor, event guides, and digital m... Read more
How to Use this Toolkit This overview will help you get started with your mobilization efforts this Older Americans Month. It provides detailed descriptions of the various sections and materials in the rest of the toolkit. Read more ... Read more
Position Papers and Fact Sheets We included copies of our RSC Budget Proposal, Threats to Social Security, Expanding Social Security, Social Security and Medicare Figures, Medicaid, and Social Security Figures fact sheets and position papers in the Anniversary Summer toolkit. ... Read more
Lobbying Materials We included an Anniversary 2023 presentation, a legislative calendar, an anniversary event planning guide, a report back form, sample letters to the editor, and a storytelling worksheet to support your mobilization efforts. Read more... Read more
Medicaid is a social safety net program that provides health coverage for pregnant women, children, the disabled and seniors with low-incomes. Download the fact sheet.... Read more
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Studies show that more than 40% of adults ages 60 or older take an aspirin every day to prevent dangerous blood clots that could lead to a heart attack or stroke. However, some experts have backed away from recommending blanket aspirin therapy for all older adults, after studies ... Read more
Medical debt for older Americans with health insurance is on the rise: new research published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Office for Older Americans found that while 98% of people over the age of 65 have health insurance through enrollment in programs like Medicar... Read more
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