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SCAMS INVOLVING THE IMPERSONATION OF AN SSA EMPLOYEE
We sometimes receive reports where individuals have been contacted by someone pretending to be an SSA employee. The intent of this type of call may be to steal your identity and/or money from your bank accounts. The caller generally asks…
10 Items for Your Retirement Checklist
A typical job lasts for about five years, according to Forbes magazine. The average marriage lasts about eight years, according to the Census Bureau. But figures from the Social Security Administration show that the average American is retired for over 20 years.…
Top 10 Scams Targeting Seniors
Financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they’re now considered “the crime of the 21st century.”Why? Because seniors are thought to have a significant amount of money sitting in their accounts. Financial scams also often go unreported or can…
Fraud and Scam Alerts
Verizon is concerned about the safety of its customers. At Verizon, we see a wide range of scams that can have a direct impact on you. We have dedicated resources working to investigate, track, and, where possible, resolve issues that occur…
Not All Health Plans Cover A Doctor’s Visit Before The Deductible Is Met
If you buy one of the less expensive insurance plans sold through the health law’s marketplaces, you may be in for a surprise. Some plans will not pay for a doctor visit before you meet your annual deductible, which could…
Social Security: Avoid winter driving by going online
Old Man Winter arrives this month. For much of the United States, that can mean the possibility of temperatures below freezing and winter storms. So isn’t it nice to know that in the 21st century you can take care of…
Changes coming in Medicare
Each year the federal Centers or Medicare and Medicaid reevaluate the numbers for Medicare Parts A and B to determine if changes need to be made to deductibles, coinsurances and out-of-pocket amounts. SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, wants…
Transformative Year
2013 was a momentous year for the LGBT community, with nine states (California,Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Rhode Island and Utah) joining the marriage equality ranks; landmark marriage rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court; the Social Security Administration making it easier for transgender people to obtain Social…
Some could be missing out on Medicare savings
Millions of low-income older Americans struggle to pay their prescription, health care, food, and energy costs. The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) has been instrumental in helping these disadvantaged seniors to regain their economic footing and lead…
Paul Ryan: Retirement pay can’t take over defense budget
The Bipartisan Budget Act that Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and I drafted will soon become law. We think it’s a small step toward fiscal discipline in Washington. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill will reduce the deficit over…