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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 …

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Teachers Union Pushes for Social Security Inclusion for New Hires in Rhode Island

Providence, Rhode Island – Patricia Serpa, a longstanding state legislator advocating for retired teachers seeking to restore their annual pension increases, shared a valuable piece of advice she received from her father when she first began her teaching career. In 1970, he advised her to prioritize job security by choosing a position with a school district that contributed to Social Security on behalf of its employees, rather than accepting a higher-paying offer from a district …

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Rhode Island Senate Pushes to Expand Paid Family Leave Benefits

Providence, Rhode Island is once again at the forefront of efforts to expand paid leave for new parents and caregivers of ill family members. A recent 31-3 Senate vote approved legislation aiming to double the state’s Temporary Caregiver Insurance program for parental leave from six to 12 weeks, aligning it with similar programs in other states. This move also broadens the eligibility criteria to include siblings and grandchildren providing care to sick relatives. Senate Majority …

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Pensions in Rhode Island: Can the State Afford Cost-of-Living Raises for Retirees? New Report Analyzes Options

Providence, Rhode Island – Amidst financial concerns, Rhode Island is contemplating the possibility of reinstating cost-of-living adjustments for retiree pensions. A recent report delves into the various options available to the state to address this issue. The potential decision holds significant implications for retirees who rely on these pensions. As the state grapples with budgetary constraints, the feasibility of providing these raises is being carefully evaluated. Residents, lawmakers, and pensioners alike are closely following the …

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