**Tech Support Scam Leaves Retiree Penniless: The Growing Threat to Older Americans** Marjorie Bloom, a retired civil servant and widow, fell victim to a tech support scam in the spring of 2021 that left her devastated financially. The scam, which is becoming increasingly common and targets older adults, resulted in Bloom losing her entire life…
Federal Judge Allows Implementation of Medicare Drug Price Negotiations, Industry Files Lawsuits A federal judge has made a ruling on the Biden administration’s plans to implement Medicare drug price negotiations, which aim to make medications more affordable for older Americans. Judge Michael Newman of the Southern District of Ohio declined to block the negotiations but…
Medicare Negotiates to Make Costly Drugs More Affordable for Older Americans Introduction Medicare is taking a step to negotiate prices for ten different drugs with manufacturers in an effort to increase affordability for older Americans. This move is opposed by the pharmaceutical industry, but analysts believe that the financial impact on manufacturers will be limited,…
Debt Ceiling Deal Changes SNAP Work Requirements Introduction The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements underwent changes with the recent debt ceiling deal. This move has created quite a buzz in the political world, with experts divided on whether it will cause more harm than good. The changes are expected to cut spending and…
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