Watch for Your Medicare Annual Notice of ChangeIf you have a Medicare Advantage (MA) and/or you purchase your own Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, you should receive an Annual Notices of Change (ANOC) letter or email. DO NOT IGNORE IT. The ANOC provides a detailed summary of all of the changes to your MA plan or Part D plan in 2026.If …
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NRLN Address Retees’ Issues with Congress
NRLN Address Retees’ Issues with Congress NRLN President Bill Kadereit’s video above on September 17, 2025, was during theNRLN’s annual Fly-In to Washington, DC to advocate on Capitol Hill issues important to retirees: Protect Retirees in Pension De-risking (Pension Risk Transfer) Fund Social Security to Keep America’s Promise Reduce the Pain of Social Security Overpayment Clawback Protect Medicare the Lifeline …
Trustees for Social Security and Medicare Issue Annual Report
Trustees for Social Security and Medicare Issue Annual Report The Trustees for Social Security and Medicare issued their annual reports on the programs on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Based on the Trustees best estimates, this year’s reports show that: The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund will be able to pay 100 percent of total scheduled benefits until 2033, …
February 2025
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Importance of Enforcing Guaranteed Issue Right and Medicare Special Enrollment Period
Importance of Enforcing Guaranteed Issue Right and Medicare Special Enrollment Period Employer group and individual Medigap Supplement plans are sold in all 50 states. Insurance companies and company plan administrators may terminate group or individual plans, but federal law mandates Guarantee Issue Right (GIR) and Special Enrollment Period (SEP) protections for Medigap and Medicare Advantage plan beneficiaries. When coverage is …
Retirees Cheated: Federal Law And NAIC Regulations Ignored
Retirees Cheated: Federal Law And NAIC Regulations Ignored The election is over, the $2,000 prescription drug cap is in place but plan D premiums, deductions, and copays in 2025 may be significantly higher. We will report on details later. We are set to lobby for reinsurance protection for derisked pension plans. Also, we are not confident that attacks on Social …
NRLN Guarding Against Surprises to Social Security and Medicare
NRLN Guarding Against Surprises to Social Security and Medicare With the convening of the new 119th Congress last week the NRLN has it eyes on the House and Senate. And after the Presidential inauguration on January 20, we will be watching the administration for anything that could negatively impact older Americans. There was good news on January 7 when House …
President’s Forum No. 152 | November 28 Is an Important Date, Not Only for This Thanksgiving
November 28 Is an Important Date, Not Only for This Thanksgiving As we know, this year Thanksgiving Day is on November 28. Since there has been a great deal in the news about Artificial Intelligence (AI), I decided to give it a try. I asked AI: What has happened in history on November 28th? Over a dozen responses pop up.The …
Options for Long-Term Care for Older Adults
National Retiree Legislative Network October 28, 2024 10:14 am Email Contact As we age, planning for long-term care becomes a priority, especially as we consider how best to support the needs of older adults. The National Retiree Legislative Network (NRLN) recognizes the importance of accessible, reliable resources for retirees and their families, and has compiled an extensive guide to help …
Watch Out for Scammers During Medicare Enrollment Period
National Retiree Legislative Network October 21, 2024 6:28 am Email Contact During the Medicare Enrollment Period which is open until December 7 have your guard up against scammers who want to obtain your Medicare and Social Security information.Scammers pretend to be from Medicare or a healthcare insurance company. Here are tips to prevent you from being a scam victim.If you …