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Progressives Push Bold Medicare for All Agenda for 2025 and Beyond

Los Angeles, California – Progressive lawmakers across the country are pushing for significant changes in the healthcare system, particularly in regards to Medicare for All. However, recent developments suggest that this ambitious goal may not be as feasible in the current political climate. In a strategic move, the Congressional Progressive Caucus has shifted its focus towards a new legislative agenda that resonates with swing state voters. This decision reflects a recognition of the challenges associated …

Health Care Advocates Push for Rhode Island Medicare Savings Program Expansion to Help Low-Income Seniors

Providence, Rhode Island – As May unfolds, it marks the celebration of Older Americans Month, a time of importance for the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island. This nonprofit organization focuses on advocating for policies and programs that enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals in the state. One critical aspect of aging well is ensuring economic security, which involves having enough financial resources to cover essential needs such as healthcare. Data from the …

Lawmakers Push to Break Up UnitedHealth Over Size Concerns

Washington D.C. – Some lawmakers are scrutinizing the rapid growth of UnitedHealth, a major player in the healthcare industry. The company’s expansion has caught the attention of policymakers who are now considering methods to limit its influence. UnitedHealth’s dominance in the healthcare sector has sparked concerns about its impact on competition and consumer choice. Lawmakers are exploring ways to potentially break up the company to prevent it from exerting too much control over the market. …

Elderly Advocates Push for CPI-E Legislation to Protect Social Security Benefits

Washington, D.C., The Senior Citizens League (SCL) has released a study highlighting the significant decline in the purchasing power of Social Security benefits since 2000. The organization emphasizes the impact of inadequate Cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) and rising healthcare costs on older Americans, urging Congress to address these issues promptly. According to the SCL’s research, Social Security benefits have decreased by over thirty percent in real value, leaving many seniors struggling to cover essential expenses like …

PBMs push back against rising drug costs in health care battle

New York, New York – Health care remains a hot topic in the United States, with Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) at the forefront of attention. PBMs are facing backlash for their role in pricing and accessibility of medications. The fight between stakeholders in the health care industry continues to escalate, with PBMs defending their practices amidst criticism. The complex world of PBMs involves negotiating drug prices with pharmaceutical companies, managing prescription drug benefits for insurers, …

Health Advocates Push for HUSKY Age Limit Increase in Connecticut, Citing Accessibility and Affordability Issues

New Haven, Connecticut – Health care advocates in Connecticut are pushing for an increase in the age limit for undocumented immigrants eligible for the state’s Medicare program, HUSKY. Currently, undocumented individuals up to the age of 15 are eligible, and there are discussions in the General Assembly to raise the age limit to 18. Yenimar Cortes, an organizer for Connecticut Students for a Dream in New Haven, highlighted the challenges faced by undocumented individuals in …

Seniors Push for Enhanced Social Security Benefits Through New Legislation

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—Seniors across the United States are facing financial challenges as their Social Security benefits fail to keep pace with rising costs. A recent analysis revealed that retirees have seen a significant decrease in purchasing power over the past two decades, with a 36 percent loss in 2023 alone, marking one of the biggest drops since 2000. As expenses like healthcare continue to increase, many seniors are struggling to make ends meet with inadequate benefits. …

Labor Advocates Push Minnesota Labor Policy Changes, AG Secures Injunction for Dairy Workers

St. Paul, Minnesota – Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota are making strides in advancing worker-friendly legislation this session after passing a comprehensive package of labor laws last year. This year’s labor policies, consolidated in omnibus bills HF3947/SF3852, encompass a variety of key initiatives, including standardizing the minimum wage, disclosing salary ranges in job postings, ensuring pregnancy accommodations for employees, protecting tips from deductions, and creating educational materials to inform employees about their rights regarding captive audience …

Pension Perk Push: Senate Republicans Betray Taxpayers in Albany

Albany, New York – State Senate Republicans in Albany recently made a controversial move on Holy Thursday, drawing criticism for potentially increasing costs for state and local employees’ pensions. The state’s taxpayer-guaranteed public-pension system has been a point of contention, with lawmakers in Albany pressing for changes that could impact pension benefits for thousands of employees. The issue stems from the escalating costs of pensions over the years, jumping from under $1 billion in 2000 …

Pension Crisis: NY Lawmakers Push for Billions in Taxpayer-Funded Raises

Albany, New York – State lawmakers in New York are facing scrutiny for their recent decision to increase pensions for public employees, potentially costing taxpayers billions of dollars. The move, approved by both the State Senate and Assembly Democrats, involves changing the pension calculation formula for Tier 6 workers, those hired after 2012, from using the last five years of service to just the last three years. This adjustment is estimated to add $4.4 billion …