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New Social Security Benefits for Alzheimer’s

New Social Security Benefits for Alzheimer’s

This article from Inside Elder Care informs us about the Social Security Administration’s new Compassionate Allowances Program.  This is a fast-tracking system that will greatly expedite the process of patients being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and start receiving benefits.

Social Security facing Cash Shortfalls

Social Security facing Cash Shortfalls

This article from The Senior Citizens League discusses the upcoming cash shortfall next year for Social Security.  Seniors could face benefit cuts in as little as three years.

Social Security:  No Cost of Living Increase for Two Years

Social Security: No Cost of Living Increase for Two Years

The government has decided that inflation is so low that there will not be a Cost of Living Increase for the next two years.  What about the out-of-pocket medical and drug costs for seniors ?  This issue is discussed in an article from News Day.