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Beyer, Garcia, and Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Support Older Workers

February 12, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off on Beyer, Garcia, and Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Support Older Workers

U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX), and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today introduced legislation to establish an Older Workers’ Bureau within the Department of Labor. The Bureau would be responsible for identifying the challenges faced by workers aged 55 and older, developing policies to improve their employment conditions, and expanding access to employment opportunities. “Every American deserves the opportunity […]

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Kelly to Health Insurance CEOs: Support the ‘Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act’

January 23, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off on Kelly to Health Insurance CEOs: Support the ‘Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act’

January 22, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, during a Ways & Means Committee hearing, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA), a member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Health, called on the CEOS from the nation’s top health insurance companies to publicly support his popular bipartisan legislation, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act. The legislation would streamline the Medicare Advantage (MA) […]

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GoTo Telemed Launches Nationwide Integrated Telehealth Platform

January 4, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off on GoTo Telemed Launches Nationwide Integrated Telehealth Platform

GoTo Telemed Launches Nationwide Integrated Telehealth Platform to Serve 10+ Million Patients in 2026 GoTo Telemed Rings in 2026 with Vision to Transform Healthcare Delivery Through Nationwide Integrated Telehealth Platform – Empowering Nurses, Physicians, Dentists, and Healthcare Professionals to Practice Seamlessly While Serving 10+ Million Patients Across America. Nationwide Telehealth Ecosystem Combines Digital Platform, EHR, Malpractice Insurance, Billing, Clearinghouse, and […]

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Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith Announce Legislative Hearing on Improving Medicare Payment Policies for Seniors

January 1, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off on Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith Announce Legislative Hearing on Improving Medicare Payment Policies for Seniors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, announced a hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare Services. Subcommittee on Health hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare Services WHAT: Subcommittee on Health hearing to discuss […]

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CMS Delivers Savings for Seniors on 15 Major Drugs for Cancer and Chronic Disease

November 26, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off on CMS Delivers Savings for Seniors on 15 Major Drugs for Cancer and Chronic Disease

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced a net savings of 44%, or $12 billion, from last year’s negotiated Medicare spending on 15 drugs used widely to treat cancer and other serious chronic conditions. These savings are the result of the Trump Administration’s aggressive push for lower prices for Medicare beneficiaries. The Maximum Fair Prices (MFPs) for […]

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AARP Urges Seniors to Review Medicare Plans During Open Enrollment

October 16, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off on AARP Urges Seniors to Review Medicare Plans During Open Enrollment

WASHINGTON — AARP is urging seniors to review their Medicare plan options during this year’s Medicare Open Enrollment period (October 15 – December 7, 2025) to determine the coverage that best meets their needs for 2026, and that their doctors, hospitals, and prescription drugs are covered by their plan selected. “Medicare Open Enrollment is the one time each year when older […]

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Pallone and Neal: The Trump Administration is Intentionally Creating a Telehealth Crisis for America’s Seniors

October 10, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off on Pallone and Neal: The Trump Administration is Intentionally Creating a Telehealth Crisis for America’s Seniors

October 9, 2025 Press Release Amid Widespread Reports of Disrupted Access to Care, Democratic Health Committee Leaders Urge Kennedy and Oz to Stop Playing Games With Health Care and Use Existing Legal Authority to Ensure Seniors Can Continue to Access Telehealth Services Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard […]

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Medicare Enrollment for 2026: What Arizona Seniors Need to Know

October 8, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off on Medicare Enrollment for 2026: What Arizona Seniors Need to Know

Each fall, Medicare’s open enrollment period gives you the chance to review your current coverage and make changes for the upcoming year. Whether you’re in Phoenix, Tucson, Green Valley, or Nogales, understanding your Medicare options can help you save money and get better healthcare coverage in 2026. 📅 Key Dates and Enrollment Windows According to Medicare.gov: Open Enrollment Period (Annual […]

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Attorney General Mayes Launches Webpage to Report Social Security Disruptions

March 31, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off on Attorney General Mayes Launches Webpage to Report Social Security Disruptions

March 31, 2025 – PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced a new webpage her office is launching to collect reports of Social Security issues. “I am highly concerned that Elon Musk and the Trump Administration will take a wrecking ball to the Social Security Administration,” said Attorney General Mayes “We need any Arizonan who experiences any disruption to […]

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U.S. Attorney Totten Announces Second Wave Of Enforcement In Nationwide Telemedicine Fraud Schemes

November 25, 2024 SrSupport Comments Off on U.S. Attorney Totten Announces Second Wave Of Enforcement In Nationwide Telemedicine Fraud Schemes

Operation “Happy Clickers” Results in Resolutions with Five More Doctors for Allegedly Authorizing Fraudulent Medicare Spending           GRAND RAPIDS – U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced criminal convictions and civil settlements against a second wave of doctors who participated in nationwide telemedicine fraud schemes by ordering medically unnecessary orthotic braces and genetic […]

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Beware of Medicare Scams

October 15, 2024 SrSupport Comments Off on Beware of Medicare Scams

Medicare scams are fraudulent schemes that target beneficiaries of the Medicare system, often aiming to steal personal information, defraud individuals of their money, or exploit the system for illegal financial gain. These scams can take various forms, preying mainly on older adults who rely on Medicare for healthcare coverage. Understanding the common tactics and how to protect oneself is crucial […]

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80 Percent of Retirees Want Better Inflation Protection

November 20, 2023 SrSupport Comments Off on 80 Percent of Retirees Want Better Inflation Protection

Medicare Part B Premium Increase Proves Us Wrong, And We’re Relieved! The 3.2% Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) is well above the 2.6% average over the past two decades. Still, according to a new survey by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), 80 percent of retirees think Congress should beef up inflation protection by providing a COLA that more closely […]