Retirement Security

• New Retiree Voting Record Report Released

  March 13, 2023:  Scores Congress on Votes Including the Landmark “Inflation Reduction Act” Washington, DC – The Alliance for Retired Americans released its 2022 Congressional Voting Record, which scored each U.S. Senator and Representative on critical reti...Read more >

• Many Inflation Reduction Act Provisions Set to Take Effect in January

  December 23, 2022: On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, setting into motion multiple provisions that will bring down skyrocketing prescription drug prices for millions of Americans. Many of those provisions will begin in J...Read more >

• Kaiser Health News: Supreme Court to Hear Nursing Home Case That Could Affect Millions

  November 10, 2022: When Susie Talevski sued the agency that managed her elderly father’s care before he died, she hoped to get justice for her family. She did not expect the case would grow into a national bellwether. A ruling against her could strip millions of vuln...Read more >

• Media Coverage for Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans and Voto Latino’s Lawsuit to Stop Harassment and Intimidation at Arizona Ballot Drop Boxes

  October 25, 2022: Press Releases Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans and Voto Latino File Lawsuit to Stop Harassment and Intimidation at Arizona Ballot Drop Boxes, October 24 Media Coverage Will a federal judge stop ballot drop box monitors? A decision could com...Read more >

• Nursing Home Surprise: Advantage Plans May Shorten Stays to Less Time Than Medicare Covers

  October 07, 2022: After 11 days in a St. Paul, Minnesota, skilled nursing facility recuperating from a fall, Paula Christopherson, 97, was told by her insurer that she should return home. But instead of being relieved, Christopherson and her daughter were worried b...Read more >

• While Inflation Takes a Toll on Seniors, Billions of Dollars in Benefits Go Unused

  September 15, 2022: Millions of older adults are having trouble making ends meet, especially during these inflationary times. Yet many don’t realize help is available, and some notable programs that offer financial assistance are underused. A few examples: Nearly ...Read more >

• Illinois Alliance Member Bea Lumpkin, 104, Leads Chicago Labor Day Parade

  September 13, 2022: Illinois Alliance member and AFT retiree Bea Lumpkin, going strong at 104, served as Grand Marshall for the 2022 Chicago Labor Day Parade Monday. The legendary Ms. Lumpkin has been an activist, professor, and writer during her lifetime. She is pi...Read more >

• Using Covid Relief Funds to Rehire Retired Teachers Could Help Address Teacher Shortage

  August 29, 2022: With school districts across the country facing steep teacher shortages — causing class sizes to swell and threatening to stagnate student achievement — some states are offering bonuses to prevent their most experienced teachers from retiring. ...Read more >

• Media Coverage of Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans, Priorities USA and Voto Latino Challenge to Arizona Voter Suppression Law

  August 16, 2022: Press Releases Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans, Priorities USA and Voto Latino Challenge Arizona Voter Suppression Law, August 16 Media Coverage Voting groups fight to block law that can criminalize Arizona voter registration Tuscon Sentin...Read more >

• Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans, Priorities USA and Voto Latino Challenge Arizona Voter Suppression Law

  August 16, 2022: SB 1260 creates additional avenues to purge voters from the rolls and allows for the further criminalization of voters who attempt to assist those voting by mail. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans, Priorities U...Read more >