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Seniors

Millions of Seniors Owe Unexpected Debts Due to Social Security Mistakes

Rose Mar 3, 2024

Michigan Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow are urging the Social Security Administration (SSA) to take decisive action against overpayment errors that burden millions of beneficiaries, particularly seniors and disabled individuals.…

Can Social Security Keep Up with the Rising Cost of Living?

Rose Feb 15, 2024

In 2024, Social Security payments received a 3.2 percent increase due to the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). However, numerous seniors are expressing dissatisfaction, arguing that this adjustment does not adequately offset the…

Minnesota Seniors Show COVID-19 Fatigue But Seek Booster Protection

Clark Baisa Jan 5, 2024

In a positive development, more than half of Minnesota's seniors are now up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, providing increased protection for this vulnerable population. This milestone comes at a time when COVID-19 hospitalizations…

Medicare Advantage is not helpful for many older persons who have cancer

Dahlia Martyna Apr 25, 2023

Medicare recipients are at their most medically vulnerable. To win, 1.9 million Americans with cancer need the correct therapy. Over 70% of cancer-related fatalities occur in persons 65 and older. As they follow a loved one through the…

Expanded eligibility: Seniors now able to receive second COVID-19 booster shot

Dahlia Martyna Apr 21, 2023

The CDC approved numerous FDA-approved changes on Wednesday. Seniors can now receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine. The CDC's action removes the final impediment for eligible Americans to receive a second round of the booster shots…

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