“We need to ensure that when working to get the economy back on track – we do it in a way that remembers the unique needs of our senior citizens.” - Representative Steve Israel (NY)

Dear member, This is the November, 2009 issue of "The Social Security & Medicare Advisor," published by The Senior Citizens League. I hope you enjoy this edition and welcome your comments.   Mary Johnson, Editor     Join nearly 7000 seniors in this call for emergency action!     Getting the Social Security Benefits You Deserve Congress Backs $250 Check Plan, Critics Call It “Pandering To The Elderly" Q&A: When will Congress pay back all the funds they took from Social Security? Congressional Corner by Rep. Steve Israel (NY) Notch Bulletin:  This is a critical time for advancing Notch reform legislation! Protecting Your Social Security Illegals Would Gain Insurance Benefits Under Healthcare Reform Social Security Faces Cash Shortfall Next Year, Overhaul on Agenda Legislative Update: COLA, Social Security, Medicare, and Immigration Issues on the Docket for 2010 Ever wonder what we're doing on your behalf?  Watch our new video, "Working for You", to find out!    Help us continue to fight for your retirement benefits!   Making Medicare Affordable Low Premiums, Big Name Drug Plans Not Always Your Best Choice Medicare Part B Premiums Rising 15% Next Year Q&A: Should I enroll in Medicare Part A now? TSCL Member Benefits Contact Your Senators & Member of Congress and see how they stand on seniors' issues Save on Christmas Gifts Renew your Seniors League membership now! Read the latest weekly Legislative Updates "The Social Security & Medicare Advisor" is published by The Senior Exchange, Inc. for the Senior Citizens League. The Senior Exchange is a communications and publication company which provides books, pamphlets, monographs, newsletters, and other information sources and products of special concern to America's senior citizens and retirees. We strive to ensure the information in this newsletter is accurate, but because our reports are based in part on what others have written, we cannot guarantee it and encourage you to confirm information when necessary. Any part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, provided that full credit is given, in writing, to "The Social Security & Medicare Advisor," PO Box 144, Burke, VA 22009, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Frequently Asked Questions about this Newsletter: You may also read the full articles on our website Sign up to receive "The Advisor" free via email Change your name or postal mailing address with TSCL Send a comment Review past newsletter issues To forward this newsletter to a friend via e-mail, use the forward button on your e-mail window. You may print this newsletter if you have a printer by clicking the Print button on your e-mail window.