"Seniors truly serve as invaluable resources, which is why after all they have done for this great Nation, they should be free from the fear and the constant worry about how they will pay their monthly utility bills and the rising costs of their prescriptions." - Representative Nick Rahall (WV)

Dear member, This is the May 2010 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  Please participate in our Healthcare Reform Survey!   We want to know what YOU think about the latest legislation for a special June issue on Healthcare. Getting the Social Security Benefits You Deserve 52% of Seniors Report Lower Social Security Checks Notch Bulletin: Notch Baby’s Social Security Check Reduced $135 Ask The Advisor: Is Congress Getting A COLA?  Join nearly 11,000 seniors in this call for emergency action!  Protecting Your Social Security Unauthorized Immigrant Workers Illegally Pocket Making Work Pay Tax Credits Legislative Update: Social Security Reform: Secure the Social Security Trust Funds!    Help us continue to fight for your retirement benefits! Hear an NPR radio story on the plight of seniors trying to stretch their benefit dollars. Making Medicare Affordable  “Everything’s On The Table” Commission to Tackle Higher Taxes, Benefit Cuts Congressional Corner: We Must Do More To Address Seniors Concerns About Social Security and Medicare By U.S. Representative Nick Rahall (WV) Q&A:  Do I need to pay the full standard premium for Medicare in 2010? How Will Healthcare Reform Affect Medicare Costs?        Where did your COLA go? Watch our new video,"Out of COLA," to find out! TSCL Member Benefits Contact Your Senators & Member of Congress and see how they stand on seniors' issues Best Ways To Save In A Year With No COLA: Ways to Make Home Maintenance and Repairs More Manageable 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.