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Delaware Working Group Recommends Changes to State Retiree Healthcare Benefits, Including Medicare Advantage Plan Elimination

Dover, Delaware – The Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee has recommended that Delaware no longer consider a Medicare Advantage plan for state retiree healthcare benefits. The working group was established by the state’s General Assembly a year ago to address concerns about healthcare benefits for current and retired state workers and the growing unfunded liability for those benefits. This recommendation comes after a proposed transition to a Delaware-specific Medicare Advantage plan faced strong opposition from …

Tax Cuts for West Virginia Seniors on the Horizon as Lawmakers Debate Elimination of Social Security Tax

Charleston, West Virginia – More than 50,000 senior citizen households in West Virginia stand to benefit from the proposed elimination of the state’s income tax on Social Security benefits. Governor Jim Justice put forward this proposal during his State of the State address in January, aiming to provide significant relief to retirees. This initiative comes on the heels of a record income tax cut for all earners implemented in the previous year, leading House and …

Chamber “WWE Elimination Chamber 2024: Winners, Live Grades, and Reaction Highlights Revealed”

Los Angeles, California – Excitement and anticipation are building as WWE fans eagerly await the upcoming Elimination Chamber event scheduled to take place on February 24th, 2024. This high-stakes event is set to showcase some of the biggest names in professional wrestling as they compete in intense matches within the unforgiving steel structure known as the Elimination Chamber. The WWE Elimination Chamber has a long history of delivering thrilling moments and unforgettable matches that keep …

Surprises Await at WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 in Perth, Australia

Perth, Australia – WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 will kick off this Saturday morning at Optus Stadium, promising an event full of surprises and intense showdowns. The action-packed event will begin with a free Kickoff show at 4 am ET featuring an hour of thrilling entertainment available on various digital platforms. Following the Kickoff show, the main pay-per-view event will start at 5 am ET, allowing fans to stream the event on Peacock in the U.S. …

West Virginia Lawmakers Consider Phased Elimination of State Income Tax on Social Security Benefits

Charleston, West Virginia – The House Finance Committee has made progress in moving forward with Governor Jim Justice’s proposal to eliminate the state income tax on Social Security benefits for middle and higher income West Virginians. However, lawmakers are proceeding cautiously, opting to phase out the tax over three years instead of implementing an immediate elimination that would cut an estimated $37 million out of state revenue. Committee chairman Vernon Criss (R, Wood) expressed concerns …

Qualifying Match Drama Unfolds: Zelina Vega Vs. Tiffany Stratton in WWE SmackDown Elimination Chamber

World Wrestling Entertainment’s SmackDown made headlines on February 16, 2024, as the women fought for qualification in the upcoming Elimination Chamber match. The event saw Zelina Vega and Tiffany Stratton battle it out in a thrilling qualifying match, with numerous other female wrestlers striving to earn their place in the highly anticipated event. Booker T, a wrestling icon, weighed in on the upcoming match between Zelina Vega and Tiffany Stratton, stirring up even more excitement …

NXT Spoilers: WWE Taped Upcoming Episode Alongside Regular Broadcast for Elimination Chamber Prep

ORLANDO, Fla. – WWE taped the upcoming episode of NXT on Feb. 20 along with their regular live broadcast at the Performance Center on Feb. 13. This decision was made in light of key personnel traveling to Australia next week for tryouts before the big Elimination Chamber main roster premium live event in Perth on Feb. 24. Spoiler alerts have revealed some of the matches and segments fans can expect to see during the upcoming …

“Pension Puzzles” – Navigating the Windfall Elimination Provision and Early Social Security Benefits

AUSTIN, Texas – Many individuals face uncertainty about their Social Security benefits, especially when it comes to factors such as pensions and continuing to work. One such individual, a 63-year-old state employee from Illinois, seeks clarity on whether their Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) reduction will be eliminated if they continue working in a job that contributes to Social Security. The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) is a rule that applies to individuals who have earned a …

Social Security Tax Elimination Bill Would Extend Program Shelf Life in a ‘Win-Win’ Situation

Sen. Shelley Capito (R-WV) and Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) have reintroduced a bill in the United States Senate that aims to eliminate federal income taxes on Social Security benefits. The proposed legislation, known as the “Senior Tax Halt Act,” is not only designed to provide relief to retirees and seniors but also to extend the shelf life of the Social Security program. The bipartisan effort has been praised by advocates for seniors and retirees, who …

Tax-Free Social Security Benefits: A Push for Elimination

Minneapolis, MN – In a move that could have significant implications for retirees, lawmakers in Minnesota are considering eliminating the tax on Social Security benefits. This proposal comes as part of a larger effort to provide financial relief to seniors in the state. Currently, Minnesota is one of just a few states that taxes Social Security income. Proponents of the legislation argue that eliminating this tax would help retirees better manage their finances and ensure …