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DACA Mental Health Crisis: Fear, Policy, and Stigma Prevent Care Access for Himigrants

Phoenix, Arizona – Ileana Salinas, a DACA recipient and program manager at Aliento, faces the uncertainty of renewing her immigration status, which takes a toll on her mental health. The ever-changing immigration policies in the United States add to the challenges she and other DACA recipients face. As of September 30, 2023, there were 544,960 active DACA recipients in the U.S., with 20,750 of them in Arizona. However, this number may only be a fraction …

500000 Britons Urged to Take Action to Prevent Loss of Benefits Entitlement

London, England – The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a crucial warning to approximately 500,000 Britons regarding their benefits entitlement. Recipients of specific letters from the DWP have been advised to swiftly respond and take necessary action, or else they risk losing their benefits. The correspondence sent out by the DWP has urged individuals to engage promptly to ensure they maintain their entitlement to benefits. Failure to act on these letters could …

Medicare Patients Beware: New Cards and Numbers Issued to Prevent Fraud

Lancaster, Pennsylvania – Medicare beneficiaries in Lancaster have been receiving unexpected new cards in the mail, sparking concerns about potential scams. Viewers have been reaching out to the 8 On Your Side team with questions regarding these unsolicited replacements and whether they are legitimate. One viewer shared their experience of receiving a notification from Medicare stating that a new Medicare number and card were being issued due to an issue with their current number. After …

Social Security and Medicare Reforms Proposed by Republican Representative to Prevent Benefit Cuts in 2033

Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Republican U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson proposed three key changes during a town hall meeting at a retirement community to address the impending depletion of funds in Social Security and Medicare. Johnson suggested raising the age for future benefit recipients, increasing the maximum taxed income for the programs, and reducing benefits for higher-income individuals to ensure the sustainability of these vital social programs. The Social Security Trustees Report predicts that by …

Social Security Reserves at Risk: Urgent Action Needed to Prevent Depletion by 2034

Houston, Texas – A retirement expert has raised concerns about the future of Social Security Administration’s reserves, warning that they could be depleted within the next decade without significant action. Burt Williamson, a specialist at PlanPrep, highlighted the urgency of the situation by drawing parallels to the near-funding crisis of 1983 and emphasizing the need for swift reforms. Recent polling revealed that a vast majority of individuals are worried about potential cuts to their Social …

Stormwater Capture Facilities in Los Angeles Prevent Environmental Disaster and Save Water for Drought

LOS ANGELES, California – As Southern California experiences record-breaking rainfall, water managers are facing the urgent need to conserve this rainfall to prepare for the next drought. Recent storm runoff in the region has led to both the capturing of stormwater for future use and the struggle to prevent environmental disasters. According to the Los Angeles County Public Works, 2.7 billion gallons of stormwater were captured as rain fell, providing enough water for 65,600 residents …