Medicare
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How does the budget agreement affect Medicare beneficiaries?
November 14, 2015: Beneficiaries who are held harmless – current Medicare beneficiaries who are receiving Social Security, are not on Medicaid and are not high income – will continue to pay $104.90. The budget agreement reduced Medicare Part B premiums for benefici...Read more >
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Statement by ARA Executive Director Richard Fiesta on the Budget Agreement that Protects Social Security and Medicare Beneficiaries
October 28, 2015: The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding the deal between Congressional leaders and the White House announced October 26 to avert default and keep the government funded:...Read more >
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Looking Forward to 2016
October 24, 2015: WHEREAS, as the election of 2016 comes into focus and as we consider candidates; WHEREAS, we must always be mindful of protecting our benefits while at the same time working to improve them; therefore be it RESOLVED, that in looking forward to ...Read more >
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National Events and activities
October 12, 2015: Next year, unless Congress takes action soon, millions of Medicare beneficiaries will see their premiums and deductibles increase by over 50 percent! Premiums for 30 percent of Part B recipients are projected to increase from $105 per month to $159 a...Read more >
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Capital District Chapter of NYSARA Medicare 50th Birthday event
September 15, 2015: On July 30, 2015 the Capital District Chapter of NYSARA along with Statewide Senior Action Council and other Community Partners sponsored an event celebrating the 50th anniversary/birthday of Medicare. This celebration included a concert by Peter...Read more >