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Insider’s Report: Senator Rick Scott’s terrible plan for older Americans
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Even as older Americans tell us they are relying on their earned benefits more than ever for a secure retirement, our opponents are openly scheming about how they will target Social Security and Medicare.
Senator Rick Scott (FL), who chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee and is responsible for helping elect Republicans to the Senate, wants to “Rescue America” by pushing a proposal that would require all Americans — including retirees — to pay some income taxes because he wants them to have more “skin in the game.” Never mind that more than 80% of those age 75 or older have no federal income tax liability because they are retired.
Also, as part of Senator Scott’s plan, “All federal legislation sunsets in 5 years. If a law is worth keeping, Congress can pass it again.” So every five years, Social Security and Medicare would end unless Congress passed new legislation to reauthorize them.
As you know, Congress has trouble simply approving basic funding each year without a prolonged, knock-down drag-out fight. Can you imagine the hostage-taking that would take place if Social Security and Medicare were up for negotiation every five years?
If Republicans win control of the Senate next year, they may throw their support behind Senator Scott. But it's clear his plan is yet another callous attempt by out-of-touch politicians in Washington to scapegoat Social Security and Medicare, and target workers and retirees — the backbone of our economy. Unfortunately, Senator Scott, who is rumored to have designs on the White House and is one of the wealthiest members of Congress, is not unique among the millionaire political class who simply want the little guy to work harder, pay more and get less … so they can continue to feather their nests and protect their fortunes.
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The National Committee endorses the “Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act” (H.R. 1118), introduced by U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-12), which would improve the Medicare program for millions of beneficiaries by covering the cost of hearing aids and examinations.
Today, many Medicare beneficiaries suffer isolation and severe health problems because they cannot afford to buy hearing aids which cost thousands of dollars. That’s why the National Committee urges Congress to act on this important issue.
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Our resident Social Security expert, Webster Phillips — a Senior Policy Analyst for the National Committee and a 31-year veteran at the Social Security Administration — is here to answer your questions about Social Security.
You can either search our archives for valuable advice on a broad range of concerns or submit your question here.
This week's question is: I am 62 and am divorced after a marriage that lasted 15 years. Can I receive benefits on my former husband’s record, even though he is still working?
Click here to read the answer.
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| Poll Results! |
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In the last issue of Benefits Watch we asked our readers the following question:
Should Congress pass legislation that addresses the specific and ongoing challenges faced by women in retirement, who tend to live longer than men, earn smaller paychecks, have more years out of the workforce serving as caregivers, and are less likely to have pensions and other savings?
The results from our recent poll are fascinating, but they’re only available to National Committee members! Join the National Committee today and we’ll immediately give you the results of this important poll.
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Ask Web
Whether you’re currently retired or approaching retirement, we can help answer your questions and provide valuable advice on Social Security. |
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Eleanor’s Hope
Learn more about our initiative to educate and advocate on critical women’s issues. |
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| 4 Big Improvements for Medicare |
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NCPSSM President and CEO Max Richtman lays out some new improvements to Medicare that will benefit millions of American seniors. (March 4, 2022, WHMP, Radio interview with NCPSSM President Max Richtman)
Listen Here →
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| Is It Time to Raise the Social Security Tax Wage Cap? |
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In an op-ed published in The Hill, NCPSSM President Max Richtman argues that, in light of the program’s precarious financial state, it is past time for Congress to raise the wage cap on Social Security taxes. (February 25, 2022, The Current, Devanny Pinn)
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