http://www.ncpssm.org/Default.aspx?TabId=647&rssid1832=226 en-US ncpssm@madwolf.com ncpssm@madwolf.com Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss PackFlash Publishing RSS Generator Version 2.4.1.0 Medicare beneficiaries already have high out-of-pocket costs, and because over half of beneficiaries are living on incomes of $22,500 or less, they cannot afford to pay more.&nbsp; Premiums and cost sharing for Medicare Parts B and D already consume 26 percent of the average Social Security check.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare Tue, 21 May 2013 16:46:00 GMT 0 After 42 years as an educator, Sam Burnett of Toledo keeps right on teaching. As a 10 year volunteer with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, he&rsquo;s showing seniors how and why their Social Security and Medicare benefits could be in jeopardy. That&rsquo;s why the National Committee salutes Sam&rsquo;s remarkable life of service as he is inducted into the Ohio Seniors Hall of Fame at the state capital in Columbus on May 24, 2013 at 1pm.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame Tue, 21 May 2013 14:27:00 GMT 0 Contrary to the headlines and soundbites coming from America&rsquo;s newsrooms, Social Security and Medicare aren&rsquo;t to blame for our nation&rsquo;s fiscal woes or our deficit.&nbsp; In fact, without these vital programs our economy would be in even worse shape and millions more American families would be threatened with economic insecurity.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project Thu, 09 May 2013 17:23:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s President/CEO, Max Richtman, will join Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), the Defending Social Security Caucus, the Alliance for Retired Americans, and the Strengthen Social Security Campaign in hosting a May 8^th summit to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans&rsquo; benefits.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt Mon, 06 May 2013 15:10:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s has released its analysis, <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/PublicPolicy/SocialSecurity/Documents/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security#.UXfeocpjic4"><em>&ldquo;Immigration Reform and Social Security&rdquo;</em></a> detailing why, contrary to claims made by immigration reform opponents, reform is not a threat to Social Security&rsquo;s funding.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:13:00 GMT 0 It is estimated that there are about 11 million undocumented workers in the United States today. These immigrants come to our country to work. They contribute to the economic health of our nation. They also make substantial contributions to Social Security through the payroll tax, even though neither they nor their families are eligible to receive benefits. The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare believes that bringing undocumented workers into our national family would be beneficial for the country and good for Social Security as well.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 0 Rising health care costs have led policymakers to look for ways to reduce overall spending without affecting the quality of care.&nbsp; Two proposals, aimed at saving the Medicare program money, that are receiving attention are: 1) allowing the federal government to negotiate with drug companies for lower prescription prices and 2) restoring drug manufacturer rebates (discounts) for coverage provided to low-income beneficiaries.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:23:00 GMT 0 As Washington continues budget discussions, some have suggested changing Social Security by tying cost of living increases (COLA&rsquo;s) to a Chained CPI, which uses a different measure of inflation than currently used to calculate COLAs.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:37:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare has <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/Portals/0/pdf/rockefeller-medicare-drugs-savings-act.pdf">endorsed</a> the <em>Medicare Drug Savings Act</em> introduced today by Senators Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Angus King (I-ME).<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT 0 Max Richtman, President/CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare opposes the Chained CPI found in the President's FY 2014 budget.<p><a href='http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os'>More...</a></p> http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:20:00 GMT 0 http://www.ncpssm.org/Default.aspx?TabId=647&rssid1832=226 en-US ncpssm@madwolf.com ncpssm@madwolf.com Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss PackFlash Publishing RSS Generator Version 2.4.1.0 Medicare beneficiaries already have high out-of-pocket costs, and because over half of beneficiaries are living on incomes of $22,500 or less, they cannot afford to pay more.&nbsp; Premiums and cost sharing for Medicare Parts B and D already consume 26 percent of the average Social Security check.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare Tue, 21 May 2013 16:46:00 GMT 0 After 42 years as an educator, Sam Burnett of Toledo keeps right on teaching. As a 10 year volunteer with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, he&rsquo;s showing seniors how and why their Social Security and Medicare benefits could be in jeopardy. That&rsquo;s why the National Committee salutes Sam&rsquo;s remarkable life of service as he is inducted into the Ohio Seniors Hall of Fame at the state capital in Columbus on May 24, 2013 at 1pm.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame Tue, 21 May 2013 14:27:00 GMT 0 Contrary to the headlines and soundbites coming from America&rsquo;s newsrooms, Social Security and Medicare aren&rsquo;t to blame for our nation&rsquo;s fiscal woes or our deficit.&nbsp; In fact, without these vital programs our economy would be in even worse shape and millions more American families would be threatened with economic insecurity.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project Thu, 09 May 2013 17:23:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s President/CEO, Max Richtman, will join Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), the Defending Social Security Caucus, the Alliance for Retired Americans, and the Strengthen Social Security Campaign in hosting a May 8^th summit to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans&rsquo; benefits.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt Mon, 06 May 2013 15:10:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s has released its analysis, <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/PublicPolicy/SocialSecurity/Documents/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security#.UXfeocpjic4"><em>&ldquo;Immigration Reform and Social Security&rdquo;</em></a> detailing why, contrary to claims made by immigration reform opponents, reform is not a threat to Social Security&rsquo;s funding.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:13:00 GMT 0 It is estimated that there are about 11 million undocumented workers in the United States today. These immigrants come to our country to work. They contribute to the economic health of our nation. They also make substantial contributions to Social Security through the payroll tax, even though neither they nor their families are eligible to receive benefits. The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare believes that bringing undocumented workers into our national family would be beneficial for the country and good for Social Security as well.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 0 Rising health care costs have led policymakers to look for ways to reduce overall spending without affecting the quality of care.&nbsp; Two proposals, aimed at saving the Medicare program money, that are receiving attention are: 1) allowing the federal government to negotiate with drug companies for lower prescription prices and 2) restoring drug manufacturer rebates (discounts) for coverage provided to low-income beneficiaries.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:23:00 GMT 0 As Washington continues budget discussions, some have suggested changing Social Security by tying cost of living increases (COLA&rsquo;s) to a Chained CPI, which uses a different measure of inflation than currently used to calculate COLAs.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:37:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare has <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/Portals/0/pdf/rockefeller-medicare-drugs-savings-act.pdf">endorsed</a> the <em>Medicare Drug Savings Act</em> introduced today by Senators Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Angus King (I-ME).<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT 0 Max Richtman, President/CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare opposes the Chained CPI found in the President's FY 2014 budget.<p><a href='http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os'>More...</a></p> http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:20:00 GMT 0 http://www.ncpssm.org/Default.aspx?TabId=647&rssid1832=226 en-US ncpssm@madwolf.com ncpssm@madwolf.com Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss PackFlash Publishing RSS Generator Version 2.4.1.0 Medicare beneficiaries already have high out-of-pocket costs, and because over half of beneficiaries are living on incomes of $22,500 or less, they cannot afford to pay more.&nbsp; Premiums and cost sharing for Medicare Parts B and D already consume 26 percent of the average Social Security check.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare Tue, 21 May 2013 16:46:00 GMT 0 After 42 years as an educator, Sam Burnett of Toledo keeps right on teaching. As a 10 year volunteer with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, he&rsquo;s showing seniors how and why their Social Security and Medicare benefits could be in jeopardy. That&rsquo;s why the National Committee salutes Sam&rsquo;s remarkable life of service as he is inducted into the Ohio Seniors Hall of Fame at the state capital in Columbus on May 24, 2013 at 1pm.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame Tue, 21 May 2013 14:27:00 GMT 0 Contrary to the headlines and soundbites coming from America&rsquo;s newsrooms, Social Security and Medicare aren&rsquo;t to blame for our nation&rsquo;s fiscal woes or our deficit.&nbsp; In fact, without these vital programs our economy would be in even worse shape and millions more American families would be threatened with economic insecurity.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project Thu, 09 May 2013 17:23:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s President/CEO, Max Richtman, will join Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), the Defending Social Security Caucus, the Alliance for Retired Americans, and the Strengthen Social Security Campaign in hosting a May 8^th summit to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans&rsquo; benefits.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt Mon, 06 May 2013 15:10:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s has released its analysis, <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/PublicPolicy/SocialSecurity/Documents/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security#.UXfeocpjic4"><em>&ldquo;Immigration Reform and Social Security&rdquo;</em></a> detailing why, contrary to claims made by immigration reform opponents, reform is not a threat to Social Security&rsquo;s funding.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:13:00 GMT 0 It is estimated that there are about 11 million undocumented workers in the United States today. These immigrants come to our country to work. They contribute to the economic health of our nation. They also make substantial contributions to Social Security through the payroll tax, even though neither they nor their families are eligible to receive benefits. The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare believes that bringing undocumented workers into our national family would be beneficial for the country and good for Social Security as well.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 0 Rising health care costs have led policymakers to look for ways to reduce overall spending without affecting the quality of care.&nbsp; Two proposals, aimed at saving the Medicare program money, that are receiving attention are: 1) allowing the federal government to negotiate with drug companies for lower prescription prices and 2) restoring drug manufacturer rebates (discounts) for coverage provided to low-income beneficiaries.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:23:00 GMT 0 As Washington continues budget discussions, some have suggested changing Social Security by tying cost of living increases (COLA&rsquo;s) to a Chained CPI, which uses a different measure of inflation than currently used to calculate COLAs.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:37:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare has <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/Portals/0/pdf/rockefeller-medicare-drugs-savings-act.pdf">endorsed</a> the <em>Medicare Drug Savings Act</em> introduced today by Senators Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Angus King (I-ME).<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT 0 Max Richtman, President/CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare opposes the Chained CPI found in the President's FY 2014 budget.<p><a href='http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os'>More...</a></p> http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:20:00 GMT 0 http://www.ncpssm.org/Default.aspx?TabId=647&rssid1832=226 en-US ncpssm@madwolf.com ncpssm@madwolf.com Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss PackFlash Publishing RSS Generator Version 2.4.1.0 Medicare beneficiaries already have high out-of-pocket costs, and because over half of beneficiaries are living on incomes of $22,500 or less, they cannot afford to pay more.&nbsp; Premiums and cost sharing for Medicare Parts B and D already consume 26 percent of the average Social Security check.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare Tue, 21 May 2013 16:46:00 GMT 0 After 42 years as an educator, Sam Burnett of Toledo keeps right on teaching. As a 10 year volunteer with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, he&rsquo;s showing seniors how and why their Social Security and Medicare benefits could be in jeopardy. That&rsquo;s why the National Committee salutes Sam&rsquo;s remarkable life of service as he is inducted into the Ohio Seniors Hall of Fame at the state capital in Columbus on May 24, 2013 at 1pm.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame Tue, 21 May 2013 14:27:00 GMT 0 Contrary to the headlines and soundbites coming from America&rsquo;s newsrooms, Social Security and Medicare aren&rsquo;t to blame for our nation&rsquo;s fiscal woes or our deficit.&nbsp; In fact, without these vital programs our economy would be in even worse shape and millions more American families would be threatened with economic insecurity.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project Thu, 09 May 2013 17:23:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s President/CEO, Max Richtman, will join Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), the Defending Social Security Caucus, the Alliance for Retired Americans, and the Strengthen Social Security Campaign in hosting a May 8^th summit to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans&rsquo; benefits.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt Mon, 06 May 2013 15:10:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s has released its analysis, <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/PublicPolicy/SocialSecurity/Documents/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security#.UXfeocpjic4"><em>&ldquo;Immigration Reform and Social Security&rdquo;</em></a> detailing why, contrary to claims made by immigration reform opponents, reform is not a threat to Social Security&rsquo;s funding.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:13:00 GMT 0 It is estimated that there are about 11 million undocumented workers in the United States today. These immigrants come to our country to work. They contribute to the economic health of our nation. They also make substantial contributions to Social Security through the payroll tax, even though neither they nor their families are eligible to receive benefits. The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare believes that bringing undocumented workers into our national family would be beneficial for the country and good for Social Security as well.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 0 Rising health care costs have led policymakers to look for ways to reduce overall spending without affecting the quality of care.&nbsp; Two proposals, aimed at saving the Medicare program money, that are receiving attention are: 1) allowing the federal government to negotiate with drug companies for lower prescription prices and 2) restoring drug manufacturer rebates (discounts) for coverage provided to low-income beneficiaries.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:23:00 GMT 0 As Washington continues budget discussions, some have suggested changing Social Security by tying cost of living increases (COLA&rsquo;s) to a Chained CPI, which uses a different measure of inflation than currently used to calculate COLAs.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:37:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare has <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/Portals/0/pdf/rockefeller-medicare-drugs-savings-act.pdf">endorsed</a> the <em>Medicare Drug Savings Act</em> introduced today by Senators Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Angus King (I-ME).<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT 0 Max Richtman, President/CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare opposes the Chained CPI found in the President's FY 2014 budget.<p><a href='http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os'>More...</a></p> http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:20:00 GMT 0 http://www.ncpssm.org/Default.aspx?TabId=647&rssid1832=226 en-US ncpssm@madwolf.com ncpssm@madwolf.com Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss PackFlash Publishing RSS Generator Version 2.4.1.0 Medicare beneficiaries already have high out-of-pocket costs, and because over half of beneficiaries are living on incomes of $22,500 or less, they cannot afford to pay more.&nbsp; Premiums and cost sharing for Medicare Parts B and D already consume 26 percent of the average Social Security check.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare Tue, 21 May 2013 16:46:00 GMT 0 After 42 years as an educator, Sam Burnett of Toledo keeps right on teaching. As a 10 year volunteer with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, he&rsquo;s showing seniors how and why their Social Security and Medicare benefits could be in jeopardy. That&rsquo;s why the National Committee salutes Sam&rsquo;s remarkable life of service as he is inducted into the Ohio Seniors Hall of Fame at the state capital in Columbus on May 24, 2013 at 1pm.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame Tue, 21 May 2013 14:27:00 GMT 0 Contrary to the headlines and soundbites coming from America&rsquo;s newsrooms, Social Security and Medicare aren&rsquo;t to blame for our nation&rsquo;s fiscal woes or our deficit.&nbsp; In fact, without these vital programs our economy would be in even worse shape and millions more American families would be threatened with economic insecurity.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project Thu, 09 May 2013 17:23:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s President/CEO, Max Richtman, will join Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), the Defending Social Security Caucus, the Alliance for Retired Americans, and the Strengthen Social Security Campaign in hosting a May 8^th summit to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans&rsquo; benefits.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt Mon, 06 May 2013 15:10:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s has released its analysis, <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/PublicPolicy/SocialSecurity/Documents/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security#.UXfeocpjic4"><em>&ldquo;Immigration Reform and Social Security&rdquo;</em></a> detailing why, contrary to claims made by immigration reform opponents, reform is not a threat to Social Security&rsquo;s funding.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:13:00 GMT 0 It is estimated that there are about 11 million undocumented workers in the United States today. These immigrants come to our country to work. They contribute to the economic health of our nation. They also make substantial contributions to Social Security through the payroll tax, even though neither they nor their families are eligible to receive benefits. The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare believes that bringing undocumented workers into our national family would be beneficial for the country and good for Social Security as well.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 0 Rising health care costs have led policymakers to look for ways to reduce overall spending without affecting the quality of care.&nbsp; Two proposals, aimed at saving the Medicare program money, that are receiving attention are: 1) allowing the federal government to negotiate with drug companies for lower prescription prices and 2) restoring drug manufacturer rebates (discounts) for coverage provided to low-income beneficiaries.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:23:00 GMT 0 As Washington continues budget discussions, some have suggested changing Social Security by tying cost of living increases (COLA&rsquo;s) to a Chained CPI, which uses a different measure of inflation than currently used to calculate COLAs.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:37:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare has <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/Portals/0/pdf/rockefeller-medicare-drugs-savings-act.pdf">endorsed</a> the <em>Medicare Drug Savings Act</em> introduced today by Senators Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Angus King (I-ME).<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT 0 Max Richtman, President/CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare opposes the Chained CPI found in the President's FY 2014 budget.<p><a href='http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os'>More...</a></p> http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:20:00 GMT 0 http://www.ncpssm.org/Default.aspx?TabId=647&rssid1832=226 en-US ncpssm@madwolf.com ncpssm@madwolf.com Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss PackFlash Publishing RSS Generator Version 2.4.1.0 Medicare beneficiaries already have high out-of-pocket costs, and because over half of beneficiaries are living on incomes of $22,500 or less, they cannot afford to pay more.&nbsp; Premiums and cost sharing for Medicare Parts B and D already consume 26 percent of the average Social Security check.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare Tue, 21 May 2013 16:46:00 GMT 0 After 42 years as an educator, Sam Burnett of Toledo keeps right on teaching. As a 10 year volunteer with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, he&rsquo;s showing seniors how and why their Social Security and Medicare benefits could be in jeopardy. That&rsquo;s why the National Committee salutes Sam&rsquo;s remarkable life of service as he is inducted into the Ohio Seniors Hall of Fame at the state capital in Columbus on May 24, 2013 at 1pm.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame Tue, 21 May 2013 14:27:00 GMT 0 Contrary to the headlines and soundbites coming from America&rsquo;s newsrooms, Social Security and Medicare aren&rsquo;t to blame for our nation&rsquo;s fiscal woes or our deficit.&nbsp; In fact, without these vital programs our economy would be in even worse shape and millions more American families would be threatened with economic insecurity.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project Thu, 09 May 2013 17:23:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s President/CEO, Max Richtman, will join Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), the Defending Social Security Caucus, the Alliance for Retired Americans, and the Strengthen Social Security Campaign in hosting a May 8^th summit to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans&rsquo; benefits.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt Mon, 06 May 2013 15:10:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s has released its analysis, <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/PublicPolicy/SocialSecurity/Documents/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security#.UXfeocpjic4"><em>&ldquo;Immigration Reform and Social Security&rdquo;</em></a> detailing why, contrary to claims made by immigration reform opponents, reform is not a threat to Social Security&rsquo;s funding.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:13:00 GMT 0 It is estimated that there are about 11 million undocumented workers in the United States today. These immigrants come to our country to work. They contribute to the economic health of our nation. They also make substantial contributions to Social Security through the payroll tax, even though neither they nor their families are eligible to receive benefits. The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare believes that bringing undocumented workers into our national family would be beneficial for the country and good for Social Security as well.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 0 Rising health care costs have led policymakers to look for ways to reduce overall spending without affecting the quality of care.&nbsp; Two proposals, aimed at saving the Medicare program money, that are receiving attention are: 1) allowing the federal government to negotiate with drug companies for lower prescription prices and 2) restoring drug manufacturer rebates (discounts) for coverage provided to low-income beneficiaries.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:23:00 GMT 0 As Washington continues budget discussions, some have suggested changing Social Security by tying cost of living increases (COLA&rsquo;s) to a Chained CPI, which uses a different measure of inflation than currently used to calculate COLAs.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:37:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare has <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/Portals/0/pdf/rockefeller-medicare-drugs-savings-act.pdf">endorsed</a> the <em>Medicare Drug Savings Act</em> introduced today by Senators Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Angus King (I-ME).<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT 0 Max Richtman, President/CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare opposes the Chained CPI found in the President's FY 2014 budget.<p><a href='http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os'>More...</a></p> http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:20:00 GMT 0 http://www.ncpssm.org/Default.aspx?TabId=647&rssid1832=226 en-US ncpssm@madwolf.com ncpssm@madwolf.com Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss PackFlash Publishing RSS Generator Version 2.4.1.0 Medicare beneficiaries already have high out-of-pocket costs, and because over half of beneficiaries are living on incomes of $22,500 or less, they cannot afford to pay more.&nbsp; Premiums and cost sharing for Medicare Parts B and D already consume 26 percent of the average Social Security check.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare Tue, 21 May 2013 16:46:00 GMT 0 After 42 years as an educator, Sam Burnett of Toledo keeps right on teaching. As a 10 year volunteer with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, he&rsquo;s showing seniors how and why their Social Security and Medicare benefits could be in jeopardy. That&rsquo;s why the National Committee salutes Sam&rsquo;s remarkable life of service as he is inducted into the Ohio Seniors Hall of Fame at the state capital in Columbus on May 24, 2013 at 1pm.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame Tue, 21 May 2013 14:27:00 GMT 0 Contrary to the headlines and soundbites coming from America&rsquo;s newsrooms, Social Security and Medicare aren&rsquo;t to blame for our nation&rsquo;s fiscal woes or our deficit.&nbsp; In fact, without these vital programs our economy would be in even worse shape and millions more American families would be threatened with economic insecurity.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project Thu, 09 May 2013 17:23:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s President/CEO, Max Richtman, will join Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), the Defending Social Security Caucus, the Alliance for Retired Americans, and the Strengthen Social Security Campaign in hosting a May 8^th summit to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans&rsquo; benefits.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt Mon, 06 May 2013 15:10:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s has released its analysis, <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/PublicPolicy/SocialSecurity/Documents/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security#.UXfeocpjic4"><em>&ldquo;Immigration Reform and Social Security&rdquo;</em></a> detailing why, contrary to claims made by immigration reform opponents, reform is not a threat to Social Security&rsquo;s funding.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:13:00 GMT 0 It is estimated that there are about 11 million undocumented workers in the United States today. These immigrants come to our country to work. They contribute to the economic health of our nation. They also make substantial contributions to Social Security through the payroll tax, even though neither they nor their families are eligible to receive benefits. The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare believes that bringing undocumented workers into our national family would be beneficial for the country and good for Social Security as well.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 0 Rising health care costs have led policymakers to look for ways to reduce overall spending without affecting the quality of care.&nbsp; Two proposals, aimed at saving the Medicare program money, that are receiving attention are: 1) allowing the federal government to negotiate with drug companies for lower prescription prices and 2) restoring drug manufacturer rebates (discounts) for coverage provided to low-income beneficiaries.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:23:00 GMT 0 As Washington continues budget discussions, some have suggested changing Social Security by tying cost of living increases (COLA&rsquo;s) to a Chained CPI, which uses a different measure of inflation than currently used to calculate COLAs.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:37:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare has <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/Portals/0/pdf/rockefeller-medicare-drugs-savings-act.pdf">endorsed</a> the <em>Medicare Drug Savings Act</em> introduced today by Senators Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Angus King (I-ME).<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT 0 Max Richtman, President/CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare opposes the Chained CPI found in the President's FY 2014 budget.<p><a href='http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os'>More...</a></p> http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:20:00 GMT 0 http://www.ncpssm.org/Default.aspx?TabId=647&rssid1832=226 en-US ncpssm@madwolf.com ncpssm@madwolf.com Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss PackFlash Publishing RSS Generator Version 2.4.1.0 Medicare beneficiaries already have high out-of-pocket costs, and because over half of beneficiaries are living on incomes of $22,500 or less, they cannot afford to pay more.&nbsp; Premiums and cost sharing for Medicare Parts B and D already consume 26 percent of the average Social Security check.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare Tue, 21 May 2013 16:46:00 GMT 0 After 42 years as an educator, Sam Burnett of Toledo keeps right on teaching. As a 10 year volunteer with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, he&rsquo;s showing seniors how and why their Social Security and Medicare benefits could be in jeopardy. That&rsquo;s why the National Committee salutes Sam&rsquo;s remarkable life of service as he is inducted into the Ohio Seniors Hall of Fame at the state capital in Columbus on May 24, 2013 at 1pm.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame Tue, 21 May 2013 14:27:00 GMT 0 Contrary to the headlines and soundbites coming from America&rsquo;s newsrooms, Social Security and Medicare aren&rsquo;t to blame for our nation&rsquo;s fiscal woes or our deficit.&nbsp; In fact, without these vital programs our economy would be in even worse shape and millions more American families would be threatened with economic insecurity.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project Thu, 09 May 2013 17:23:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s President/CEO, Max Richtman, will join Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), the Defending Social Security Caucus, the Alliance for Retired Americans, and the Strengthen Social Security Campaign in hosting a May 8^th summit to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans&rsquo; benefits.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt Mon, 06 May 2013 15:10:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s has released its analysis, <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/PublicPolicy/SocialSecurity/Documents/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security#.UXfeocpjic4"><em>&ldquo;Immigration Reform and Social Security&rdquo;</em></a> detailing why, contrary to claims made by immigration reform opponents, reform is not a threat to Social Security&rsquo;s funding.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:13:00 GMT 0 It is estimated that there are about 11 million undocumented workers in the United States today. These immigrants come to our country to work. They contribute to the economic health of our nation. They also make substantial contributions to Social Security through the payroll tax, even though neither they nor their families are eligible to receive benefits. The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare believes that bringing undocumented workers into our national family would be beneficial for the country and good for Social Security as well.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 0 Rising health care costs have led policymakers to look for ways to reduce overall spending without affecting the quality of care.&nbsp; Two proposals, aimed at saving the Medicare program money, that are receiving attention are: 1) allowing the federal government to negotiate with drug companies for lower prescription prices and 2) restoring drug manufacturer rebates (discounts) for coverage provided to low-income beneficiaries.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:23:00 GMT 0 As Washington continues budget discussions, some have suggested changing Social Security by tying cost of living increases (COLA&rsquo;s) to a Chained CPI, which uses a different measure of inflation than currently used to calculate COLAs.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:37:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare has <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/Portals/0/pdf/rockefeller-medicare-drugs-savings-act.pdf">endorsed</a> the <em>Medicare Drug Savings Act</em> introduced today by Senators Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Angus King (I-ME).<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT 0 Max Richtman, President/CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare opposes the Chained CPI found in the President's FY 2014 budget.<p><a href='http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os'>More...</a></p> http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:20:00 GMT 0 http://www.ncpssm.org/Default.aspx?TabId=647&rssid1832=226 en-US ncpssm@madwolf.com ncpssm@madwolf.com Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss PackFlash Publishing RSS Generator Version 2.4.1.0 Medicare beneficiaries already have high out-of-pocket costs, and because over half of beneficiaries are living on incomes of $22,500 or less, they cannot afford to pay more.&nbsp; Premiums and cost sharing for Medicare Parts B and D already consume 26 percent of the average Social Security check.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare Tue, 21 May 2013 16:46:00 GMT 0 After 42 years as an educator, Sam Burnett of Toledo keeps right on teaching. As a 10 year volunteer with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, he&rsquo;s showing seniors how and why their Social Security and Medicare benefits could be in jeopardy. That&rsquo;s why the National Committee salutes Sam&rsquo;s remarkable life of service as he is inducted into the Ohio Seniors Hall of Fame at the state capital in Columbus on May 24, 2013 at 1pm.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame Tue, 21 May 2013 14:27:00 GMT 0 Contrary to the headlines and soundbites coming from America&rsquo;s newsrooms, Social Security and Medicare aren&rsquo;t to blame for our nation&rsquo;s fiscal woes or our deficit.&nbsp; In fact, without these vital programs our economy would be in even worse shape and millions more American families would be threatened with economic insecurity.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project Thu, 09 May 2013 17:23:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s President/CEO, Max Richtman, will join Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), the Defending Social Security Caucus, the Alliance for Retired Americans, and the Strengthen Social Security Campaign in hosting a May 8^th summit to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans&rsquo; benefits.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt Mon, 06 May 2013 15:10:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s has released its analysis, <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/PublicPolicy/SocialSecurity/Documents/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security#.UXfeocpjic4"><em>&ldquo;Immigration Reform and Social Security&rdquo;</em></a> detailing why, contrary to claims made by immigration reform opponents, reform is not a threat to Social Security&rsquo;s funding.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:13:00 GMT 0 It is estimated that there are about 11 million undocumented workers in the United States today. These immigrants come to our country to work. They contribute to the economic health of our nation. They also make substantial contributions to Social Security through the payroll tax, even though neither they nor their families are eligible to receive benefits. The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare believes that bringing undocumented workers into our national family would be beneficial for the country and good for Social Security as well.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 0 Rising health care costs have led policymakers to look for ways to reduce overall spending without affecting the quality of care.&nbsp; Two proposals, aimed at saving the Medicare program money, that are receiving attention are: 1) allowing the federal government to negotiate with drug companies for lower prescription prices and 2) restoring drug manufacturer rebates (discounts) for coverage provided to low-income beneficiaries.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:23:00 GMT 0 As Washington continues budget discussions, some have suggested changing Social Security by tying cost of living increases (COLA&rsquo;s) to a Chained CPI, which uses a different measure of inflation than currently used to calculate COLAs.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:37:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare has <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/Portals/0/pdf/rockefeller-medicare-drugs-savings-act.pdf">endorsed</a> the <em>Medicare Drug Savings Act</em> introduced today by Senators Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Angus King (I-ME).<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT 0 Max Richtman, President/CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare opposes the Chained CPI found in the President's FY 2014 budget.<p><a href='http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os'>More...</a></p> http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:20:00 GMT 0 http://www.ncpssm.org/Default.aspx?TabId=647&rssid1832=226 en-US ncpssm@madwolf.com ncpssm@madwolf.com Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:36 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss PackFlash Publishing RSS Generator Version 2.4.1.0 Medicare beneficiaries already have high out-of-pocket costs, and because over half of beneficiaries are living on incomes of $22,500 or less, they cannot afford to pay more.&nbsp; Premiums and cost sharing for Medicare Parts B and D already consume 26 percent of the average Social Security check.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1157/Hearing-on-the-President’s-and-Other-Bipartisan-Proposals-to-Reform-Medicare Tue, 21 May 2013 16:46:00 GMT 0 After 42 years as an educator, Sam Burnett of Toledo keeps right on teaching. As a 10 year volunteer with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, he&rsquo;s showing seniors how and why their Social Security and Medicare benefits could be in jeopardy. That&rsquo;s why the National Committee salutes Sam&rsquo;s remarkable life of service as he is inducted into the Ohio Seniors Hall of Fame at the state capital in Columbus on May 24, 2013 at 1pm.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1156/National-Seniors-Advocacy-Organization-Applauds-Selection-of-Sam-Burnett-to-Seniors-Hall-of-Fame Tue, 21 May 2013 14:27:00 GMT 0 Contrary to the headlines and soundbites coming from America&rsquo;s newsrooms, Social Security and Medicare aren&rsquo;t to blame for our nation&rsquo;s fiscal woes or our deficit.&nbsp; In fact, without these vital programs our economy would be in even worse shape and millions more American families would be threatened with economic insecurity.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1152/Influential-Seniors-Group-Launches-“Equal-Time”-–-an-Online-Media-Education-Project Thu, 09 May 2013 17:23:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s President/CEO, Max Richtman, will join Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), the Defending Social Security Caucus, the Alliance for Retired Americans, and the Strengthen Social Security Campaign in hosting a May 8^th summit to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans&rsquo; benefits.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1151/Washington-Should-Not-Use-Benefit-Cuts-for-Seniors-Retired-Veterans-and-the-Disabled-to-Pay-Down-Our-Nation’s-Debt Mon, 06 May 2013 15:10:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare&rsquo;s has released its analysis, <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/PublicPolicy/SocialSecurity/Documents/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security#.UXfeocpjic4"><em>&ldquo;Immigration Reform and Social Security&rdquo;</em></a> detailing why, contrary to claims made by immigration reform opponents, reform is not a threat to Social Security&rsquo;s funding.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1145/Immigration-Reform-Not-a-Threat-to-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:13:00 GMT 0 It is estimated that there are about 11 million undocumented workers in the United States today. These immigrants come to our country to work. They contribute to the economic health of our nation. They also make substantial contributions to Social Security through the payroll tax, even though neither they nor their families are eligible to receive benefits. The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare believes that bringing undocumented workers into our national family would be beneficial for the country and good for Social Security as well.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1142/Immigration-Reform-and-Social-Security Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 0 Rising health care costs have led policymakers to look for ways to reduce overall spending without affecting the quality of care.&nbsp; Two proposals, aimed at saving the Medicare program money, that are receiving attention are: 1) allowing the federal government to negotiate with drug companies for lower prescription prices and 2) restoring drug manufacturer rebates (discounts) for coverage provided to low-income beneficiaries.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1138/Issue-Brief-Medicare-Drug-Negotiation-and-Rebates Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:23:00 GMT 0 As Washington continues budget discussions, some have suggested changing Social Security by tying cost of living increases (COLA&rsquo;s) to a Chained CPI, which uses a different measure of inflation than currently used to calculate COLAs.<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1135/Voters-Oppose-Chained-CPI Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:37:00 GMT 0 The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare has <a href="http://www.ncpssm.org/Portals/0/pdf/rockefeller-medicare-drugs-savings-act.pdf">endorsed</a> the <em>Medicare Drug Savings Act</em> introduced today by Senators Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Angus King (I-ME).<p><a href='http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors'>More...</a></p> http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors http://www.ncpssm.org/Document/ArticleID/1136/Drug-Rebate-Legislation-Good-News-for-Seniors Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT 0 Max Richtman, President/CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare opposes the Chained CPI found in the President's FY 2014 budget.<p><a href='http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os'>More...</a></p> http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os http://youtu.be/ZWA8QzfF2os Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:20:00 GMT 0