June 4, 2010

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Alliance Members Get the Chance to Ask President Obama Questions

Alliance Members Get the Chance to Ask President Obama Questions At a special event on Tuesday, June 8, Alliance members are invited to ask the President health care questions by telephone.  A few members of the Alliance will be attending the event – which will include information on benefits for seniors under the new health care …

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May 19, 2010

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Retirees Celebrate Crist Victory

For Immediate Release

Retirees Celebrate Critz Victory

Win Will Help Protect Social Security Benefits for Seniors The following statement was issued by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in response to yesterday’s victory by Mark Critz in Pennsylvania:

“The Alliance for Retired Americans congratulates Mark Critz on a hard-fought victory …

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May 12, 2010

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New TV Ad: Critz on Side of PA Seniors

For Immediate Release May 12, 2010

New TV Ad: Critz on Side of PA Seniors

A new television ad, which began airing today in Western Pennsylvania, lauds 12th congressional district candidate Mark Critz for his strong support for Social Security and lowering prescription drug costs for senior citizens.

To the view the ad, go …

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April 16, 2010

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New Health Reform Law Extends Election Period to Change Part D Plan

The new health reform law changes and extends the annual enrollment period for Medicare Part D plans.  Anyone interested in switching plans should keep in mind the new enrollment period is now October 15 – December 7.

Note that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provides for a Special Enrollment Period for contract …

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March 26, 2010

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Health Care Reform: What’s in it for Seniors

The Senate-passed health care reform bill dramatically cleared the House on a 219-212 vote Sunday night, and President Obama signed it into law on Tuesday.  Please see the Alliance’s Special Edition Friday Alert of March 23 at http://bit.ly/dttZ01 for more details of the related votes.  The reform phases out the doughnut hole gap …

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February 26, 2010

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Response to President’s Health Care Plan and Summit: Three Things You Can Do

In order to bridge the differences between the U.S. House and Senate-passed health care bills – and continue to move reform forward – President Obama unveiled his Administration’s own health plan on Monday.  The plan contains several major steps toward improving the well-being of current and future retirees.  “President Obama’s plan recognizes the millions of seniors who …

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