We are very disappointed that brand name manufacturers have failed to keep their price increases in line with inflation and we will continue to educate our members and the public about how best to find the most affordable prescription drugs to suit their needs.
William Novelli
They don't want to leave traditional Medicare and go into new private sector programs.
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Imagine if there were no Social Security COLA and today's 47 million Social Security beneficiaries had to keep up with current health care and energy inflation on their own
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In effect they purchase influence through these contributions. And while most industries give money in one way, shape or form, tobacco is very good at it and they're very good in cashing in on it.
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It's been about 10 years that we've been fighting for this and that. Seniors have been asking for it.
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Social Security should not be a resource for negotiators over the federal budget deficit
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Arbitrary caps on Medicare will mean that providers or beneficiaries will have to make up the difference through lower payment rates or higher cost sharing.
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The impact of the aging population on markets, employers and culture cannot be overstated.
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Companies must value the older worker - not to be altruistic, but to keep their competitive edge.
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