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Insider information may put the future of Obamacare in doubt, says AMAC
The new Republican-controlled Congress is all set to focus on the undoing of Obamacare when it convenes on January 3. “Meanwhile, the members of the new Senate and House majorities are busy gathering powerful new evidence that the architects of the…
5 Potential Social Security Fixes
Social Security’s tax revenue and trust fund reserves will provide enough cash to pay out promised benefits until 2033. After that, the trust fund will be exhausted and incoming payroll taxes will only bring in enough to pay for 77 percent…
Many Americans Have Waved Goodbye to Their Nest Eggs
Many Americans are nearing retirement with only Social Security to support them and a mortgage that is far from paid off — and the situation might be getting worse. According to Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and…
Keep an eye on the earnings cap
The Social Security Administration estimates that a man reaching 65 today can expect to live, on average, until 84 and a woman turning 65 today can expect to live until about 86. By waiting until the “magic age” of 66…
Schools Must Offer Communication Supports, Feds Say
The Obama administration is reminding schools of their wide-ranging responsibilities to students with disabilities who struggle with speech and other communication difficulties. In guidance issued Wednesday, federal officials said the nation’s public schools have obligations under three separate laws to “ensure that communication…
Veteran’s Disability
Throughout our history, women have served alongside men in our nation’s conflicts. These veterans deserve the same recognition, benefits, and treatment their male counterparts receive. Historically, this has not been the case. The disparity of service and treatment between male…
NASS Launches Spine Foundation to End Spine-Related Disability Worldwide
During its 29th Annual Meeting, the North American Spine Society (NASS) launched the North American Spine Foundation, a non-profit organization established to end spine-related disability through research, education and advocacy. “Spine-related disability impacts us all, outpacing diabetes, lung cancer, tuberculosis, preterm birth and malaria…
Republicans seized the Senate, now what?
The Republican “wave” that swept the nation on November 4th was nothing short of stunning. The American people delivered a strong message that they are not happy with the direction President Barack Obama’s policies have us headed. At a minimum,…
Why are we still using Social Security numbers to identify ourselves?
So far this year, hackers have stolen more than 6.5 million Social Security numbers, CNNMoney has found. That’s the absolute bare minimum. It’s likely much more than that. Getting at the exact number of stolen SSNs is difficult. No single organization or…
Medicare may pay for annual lung cancer scans
Medicare may soon begin paying for yearly scans to detect lung cancer in certain current or former heavy smokers. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Monday issued a long-awaited proposal to begin covering the screening for high-risk beneficiaries if…