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The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare is one of the most effective and trustworthy sources for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid advocacy. Since 1982, we have been working for generations of older Americans who want our nation’s health and income security programs secured for the future. Join us and learn more about how you can be a part of our intergenerational crusade. In addition to news, you'll find plenty of posts about donuts, NASA/space, and coffee. Click below to visit our website: www.ncpssm.org New Campaigns: Stop the War On Working Class Eleanor's Hope Boost Social Security Follow us! Follow @NCPSSM !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); Facebook • Pinterest • YouTube Act Blue • Instagram • Disclaimer: Re-blogs and/or follows are not endorsements. (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,'script','//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); ga('create', 'UA-41089100-1', 'tumblr.com'); ga('send', 'pageview');

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Congress has its best chance to boost #SocialSecurity by passing Rep. John Larson’s Social Security 2100 bill. It’s time for better benefits for seniors and an improved #COLA formula.

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Too many seniors have to ration or simply not fill their #prescriptiondrugs because of high costs. Congress must deliver much-needed legislation to lower prescription drug prices! https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/08/opinion/us-drug-prices-congress.html

Opinion | Prices for New Drugs Are Rising 20 Percent a Year. Congress Needs to Act.

Congress may have a limited window to pass legislation that could curb skyrocketing drug prices.

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Do you or a senior in your life need a boost in #SocialSecurity benefits and a better COLA? Tell your member of Congress to cosponsor Rep. John Larson's Social Security 2100 legislation. Call our legislative hotline at 1-800-998-0180 today! @RepJohnLarson #secure2100

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Isn't this rich? Senator Rick Scott's plan for raising #taxes on average Americans if the GOP wins control of Congress would hit folks in red states the hardest. https://itep.org/state-by-state-estimates-of-sen-rick-scotts-skin-in-the-game-proposal/

State-by-State Estimates of Sen. Rick Scott’s “Skin in the Game” Proposal

A proposal from Sen. Rick Scott would increase taxes for more than 35% of Americans, with the poorest fifth of Americans paying 34% of the t

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This #WomensHistoryMonth, we re-commit ourselves to women's retirement security. Despite the enormous contributions that women make to our economy, they lag behind men in retirement savings and collect (on average) lower #SocialSecurity benefits. #WHM https://www.ncpssm.org/eleanors-hope/

Eleanor's Hope - NCPSSM

Eleanor's Hope - NCPSSM

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#Medicare is part of Black History. Read more in our award-winning blog here: https://www.ncpssm.org/entitledtoknow/the-connection-between-social-security-and-black-history-month/ #BlackHistoryMonth

The Connection Between Social Security and Black History Month - NCPSSM

On the surface, Social Security may not seem to be a relevant topic for Black History Month. But it is. Social Security has helped provide A

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During #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate #SocialSecurity as a financial lifeline for the disadvantaged in our society. #BHM https://www.ncpssm.org/entitledtoknow/the-connection-between-social-security-and-black-history-month/

The Connection Between Social Security and Black History Month - NCPSSM

On the surface, Social Security may not seem to be a relevant topic for Black History Month. But it is. Social Security has helped provide A

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A huge majority of voters agree that #Medicare should be allowed to negotiate prescription drug prices. The #BuildBackBetter plan would take the first steps toward Medicare price negotiation. Congress should pass it! 

https://www.ncpssm.org/entitledtoknow/big-pharma-dreads-medicare-price-negotiation/ #expandmedicare

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On January 1st, #BigPharma raised the prices of more than 400 #prescriptiondrugs. Seniors on fixed incomes already can't afford their medications. Don’t cut pills, cut profits! https://www.ncpssm.org/campaigns/dont-cut-pills-cut-profits/

Don't Cut Pills Cut Profits - NCPSSM

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More evidence that #Medicare needs to be expanded. Seniors should not be going into debt paying for health care. https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-12-15/many-seniors-on-medicare-falling-into-medical-debt #expandmedicare

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We support @RepJohnLarson's bill to boost #SocialSecurity benefits and keep the trust fund solvent!  https://www.ncpssm.org/entitledtoknow/ncpssm-president-testifies-at-hill-hearing-on-social-security-legislation/ #secure2100

NCPSSM President Testifies at Hill Hearing on Social Security Legislation - NCPSSM

Social Security must be expanded and strengthened now. That was the message National Committee president Max Richtman delivered in testimony

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Seniors are the among hardest hit by soaring drug costs... don't cut pills, cut profits. https://www.ncpssm.org/campaigns/dont-cut-pills-cut-profits/ #prescriptiondrugs

Don't Cut Pills Cut Profits - NCPSSM

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President Biden signed his #infrastructure plan into law yesterday. Seniors will benefit because they rely on public transportation and broadband, too! Not only that... infrastructure jobs will boost #SocialSecurity. https://www.ncpssm.org/entitledtoknow/biden-signs-bipartisan-infrastructure-plan-seniors-will-benefit/ #InfrastructureBill

Biden Signs Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan; Seniors Will Benefit - NCPSSM

While not specifically targeted to seniors, the Biden infrastructure plan will help older Americans both directly and indirectly.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made a plea for expanding Social Security benefits on Tuesday... in support of Rep. John Larson's Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust bill. Read more here: https://www.ncpssm.org/entitledtoknow/rep-larson-introduces-social-security-2100-a-sacred-trust-bill/. #Secure2100 #SocialSecurity

Rep. Larson Introduces Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust bill - NCPSSM

The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare --- on behalf of its millions of members and supporters --- applauds Congres

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This is why support adding basic dental coverage to #Medicare.  Dental health is key to overall well-being! @BernieSanders https://www.ncpssm.org/entitledtoknow/dems-should-unite-around-medicare-expansion-rx-drug-price-negotiation/

Dems Should Unite Around Medicare Expansion, RX Drug Price Negotiation - NCPSSM

We and other seniors' advocates cheered President Biden's Build Back Better plan, which called for adding dental, vision, and hearing covera

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Billionaires got richer during the pandemic, while many Americans struggled. It's only fair that they pay as much in taxes as we do. That's why we support the #BuildBackBetter plan to strengthen the social safety net. It's time to #RebuildTheMiddleClass! https://www.ncpssm.org/campaigns/rebuild-the-middle-class/

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Seniors can definitely use the (average) $92 extra in their monthly Social Security checks next year. But for some, that will barely make a dent as they struggle to pay bills. #cola #socialsecurity https://www.ncpssm.org/entitledtoknow/social-security-cola-is-welcome-news-but-seniors-need-bigger-benefits/

5.9% COLA is Good, But Seniors Need a Permanent Boost - NCPSSM

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