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• New Report: Seniors At Risk — How Trump’s War on Health Care Has Made Coronavirus Crisis Worse for Older Americans

  May 28, 2020: President Trump and his Republican allies have spent years systematically sabotaging seniors’ health care, but now more than ever, their lives are on the line. Between undermining Medicaid enrollment to proposing steep Medic Read More >

• President Trump “Protecting” Seniors, Really?

  April 30, 2020: For Immediate Release The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding President Trump’s anticipated remarks later today about “taking care of seniors Read More >

• June and Donald Pinkin

  April 28, 2020: June and Donald have Medicare to thank for their home and health. Donald underwent back surgery after a year of excruciating pain and three cortisone shots that had no impact. Fortunately, Medicare and supplemental insurance c Read More >

• Edie Fishman

  April 20, 2020: Edie Fishman, 95, relies on Medicare to maintain her quality of life. Legally blind and living with osteoporosis, she depends on Medicare for doctor visits as well as treatments. Thanks to her guaranteed coverage, Edie can con Read More >

• Trump Using Pandemic as a Smokescreen to Destroy Our Retirement Security

  April 08, 2020: Payroll Tax Cut Scheme is a Severe Threat to Social Security The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding President Trump’s April 7 statement that h Read More >

• President Goes 0-for-4 for Retirees

  February 10, 2020: 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 fisc Read More >

• Kitty Kennedy

  February 07, 2020: 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 t Read More >

• Diane Fleming

  February 06, 2020: 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 Read More >

• Donna Cutler

  January 25, 2020: 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 int Read More >

• Suzy Taylor

  January 11, 2020: 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 h Read More >