AmazonSmile Program to Benefit the American Retirees Education Program (AREF)

Tax Season Will Look Different This Year. Here Is What You Need to Know
By Kemberley Washington; Forbes ~ Feb 23, 2021

Drug executives: Big jump in vaccine supply is coming soon
By Matthew Perrone & Lauran Neergaard; The Associated Press ~ Feb 23, 2021

The $1.9 Trillion Biden Stimulus Plan Is Moving Forward. Here Are the Biggest Parts of It.
By Jonathan Nicholson, MW; Barron’s ~ Feb 23, 2021

Debate heats up over vaccinating more people with just one dose
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Feb 22, 2021

Working to save America’s pensions
From Sherrod Brown; Sidney Daily News ~ Feb 22, 2021 News

Changes Must Come To Social Security
From Bob Carlson; Forbes ~ Feb 22, 2021

SURVEY RESULTS: Importing Prescription Drugs Saves Americans an Average $2.7k/Yr
Press Release, KTVN.Com – Feb 22, 2021

Democrats plan crackdown on rising drug costs
By Jessie Hellmann; The Hill ~ Feb 21, 2021

Walmart may roll back its ambitious push into healthcare
By Ayla Ellison; Becker’s Hospital Review ~ Feb 19, 2021

This is how Social Security benefits are handled at death
By Sarah O’Brien; CNBC ~ Feb 20, 2021

Medicare Cuts Payment to 774 Hospitals Over Patient Complications
By Jordan Rau; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 19, 2021

Report: Obama administration veteran Fowler tapped to head CMMI
By Robert King; FierceHealthcare ~ Feb 19, 2021

Half of U.S. adults over 75 use aspirin, statins, study finds
By Brian P. Dunleavy; United Press International ~ Feb 18, 2021

Opinion: Drug prices are rising faster than seniors can keep up
From Paul Brandus; MarketWatch ~ Feb 18, 2021

Biden picks Brooks-LaSure to run Medicare, Medicaid agency
By Adam Cancryn, Susannah Luthi & Rachel Roubein; Politico ~ Feb 17, 2021

Too High? Too Low? One Thing’s For Sure: The Covid Relief Bill Is About Far More Than Covid Relief
From Elizabeth Bauer; Forbes ~ Feb 17, 2021

Opinion: The one-two punch to knock out high drug prices
From Stephen Salant & Gabriel Levitt; The Hill ~ Feb 17, 2021

Democratic drive for Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus plan could leave progressive priorities behind
By Richard Cowan & Makini Brice; Reuters ~ Feb 17, 2021

An eBay gift card scam is running wild. This is how to avoid it
By Michelle Couch-Friedman; Elliott Advocacy ~ Jan 22, 2021

Biden opens special new ACA enrollment period; to run until May
By Clyde Hughes; United Press International ~ Feb 15, 2021

Here Are Some Tips for Seniors Looking to Get a Covid Vaccine
By Jessica Hall; Barron’s ~ Feb 15, 2021

How to Cut the Cord on Cable
By Cheryl Winokur Munk; Barron’s ~ Feb 13, 2021

Biden’s stimulus gamble: Massive cuts to Medicare, farm aid
By Caitlin Emma; Politico ~ Feb 13, 2021

Dreading Your Pandemic Tax Return? Answers to Your Most-Asked Tax Questions for 2020.
By Janet H. Cho; Bloomberg ~ Feb 12, 2021

As Millions Get Shots, F.D.A. Struggles to Get Safety Monitoring System Running
By Sheila Kaplan; The New York Times ~ Feb 12, 2021

When Will Vaccines Be Open To All? Fauci Predicts April
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 12, 2021

As Drug Prices Keep Rising, State Lawmakers Propose Tough New Bills to Curb Them
By Harris Meyer; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 12, 2021

The American Rescue Plan and Multiemployer Pensions
By Gordon Gray; American Action Forum ~ Feb 11, 2021

Drug Prices by Committee: One Way Biden Could Lower Costs
By Austin Frakt; The New York Times ~ Feb 11, 2021

Social Security scam calls use false claims of Social Security Number theft to steal money
By Jason Knowles & Ann Pistone; Eyewitness News ~ Feb 10, 2021

Budget reconciliation may be the only hope for lower drug prices
From Tim Lash; The Hill ~ Feb 10, 2021

Democrats Proposed Changes to Obamacare Do Not Address High Health Care Costs
By Nicole Fallert; Newsweek ~ Feb 10, 2021

Medicare payment for physician-administered (Part B) drugs: The interim final rule and a better way forward
From Paul B. Ginsburg & Steven M. Lieberman; Brookings ~ Feb 10, 2021

Medicaid, Drug-Pricing Measures To Be Added To Sweeping Stimulus Bill
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 10, 2021

Third stimulus check update: House Democrats’ new plan wouldn’t lower eligibility for $1,400 checks
By Lance Lambert & Anne Sraders; Fortune ~ Feb 09, 2021

Democrats Agree On Income Cutoffs For Relief Checks
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 09, 2021

2020 Tax Guide: Everything You Need to Know
By Leslie Gaydos; NBC10Boston ~ Feb 09, 2021

Opinion: What will low interest rates do to retirement savings?
From Alicia H. Munnel; MarketWatch ~ Feb 09, 2021

Pfizer Speeds Up Vaccine Production; Fauci Sees End To Shortages
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 08, 2021

The Best Ways To Negotiate Medical Debt
From Nicole Lapin; Forbes ~ Feb 08, 2021

With 4 days until tax season, IRS issues warning about 'ghost tax return preparers'
By Samantha Chatman; WABC-TV ~ Feb 08, 2021

Opinion: Americans are wondering: Will I get the vaccine or the virus first?
From Jhodie-Ann Williams & Jane Greenway Carr; CNN ~ Feb 06, 2021

Calls grow for US to rely on rapid tests to fight pandemic
By Matthew Perrone; The Associated Press ~ Feb 06, 2021

Senate Moves Stimulus Bill Forward, Agrees to Restrict High Earners From Getting Checks
By Christy Bieber ; The Motley Fool ~ Feb 06, 2021

White House Announces Six New Companies Will Produce At-Home Coronavirus Tests, DOD Will Send Troops To Help Vaccinate Public
By Christian Datoc; Daily Caller ~ Feb 05, 2021

J&J Submits Single-Shot Vaccine To FDA For Emergency Use Review
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 05, 2021

What to Do if Alzheimer’s Strikes
By Reshma Kapadia; Barron’s ~ Feb 05, 2021

Senate Approves Relief Package, Dismisses Minimum Wage Hike
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 05, 2021

Walsh Pledges to Help Solve Multiemployer Pension Crisis
By Ted Godbout; ASPPA ~ Feb 05, 2021

‘Cruel’ Digital Race For Vaccines Leaves Many Seniors Behind
By Will Stone; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 04, 2021

Biden Open To Stimulus Check Limits; House Vote Paves Path For Big Bill
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 04, 2021

Feds To Start Shipping Vaccines Directly To Pharmacies
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 03, 2021

Medical house call startup Heal expands to 4 new markets as demand for in-home doctor visits grows
By Brian T. Horowitz; FierceHealthcare ~ Feb 03, 2021

Medicare Increases Access to Care, Affordability for Seniors
By Kelsey Waddill; HealthPayer Intelligence ~ Feb 03, 2021

Want to age at home instead of a nursing home? Consider this first
By Alessandra Malito; MarketWatch ~ Feb 03, 2021

Democrats risk unintended Medicare cuts if they pass partisan Covid relief
By Sahil Kapur; NBC News ~ Feb 01, 2021

When Your Chance for a Covid Shot Comes, Don’t Worry About the Numbers
By Arthur Allen & Liz Szabo; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 01, 2021

Biden Administration Delays Trump’s Drug Pricing Rebate Rule For A Year
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 01, 2021

Biden’s Healthcare Agenda In 2021: Shoring Up The Affordable Care Act

From Joshua Cohen; Forbes ~ Feb 01, 2021

Why the GameStop frenzy may hurt retirees along with hedge funds
By Greg Iacurci; CNBC ~ Feb 01, 2021

Dems Move to Pass $1.9 Trillion Bill Without GOP Support
By Brian Trusdell; Newsmax ~ Feb 01, 2021

GOP Senators Offer $600 Billion Stimulus Compromise to Biden
Newsmax ~ Jan 31, 2021

3 surprising pitfalls of working during retirement
By Maurie Backman,TMF; Fox Business ~ Jan 31, 2021

Computer-Shy Elderly Are Shouldered Aside in Vaccination Race
By Dina Bass, Angelica LaVito, & Stacie Sherman; Bloomberg ~ Jan 30, 2021

Opinion: How the U.S. can avoid a future where millions of retired Americans can’t meet their basic needs
From Dan Doonan; MarketWatch ~ Jan 30, 2021

‘Simple is beautiful’: One-shot vaccine proves effective
By Lauran Neergaard & Linda A. Johnson; The Associated Press ~ Jan 29, 2021

ACA Enrollment To Reopen For Three Months; Biden Aims To Roll Back Medicaid Barriers
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 29, 2021

What You Need To Know About Coronavirus-Related Distributions Before Filing Your 2020 Tax Return
From Ron Carson; Forbes ~ Jan 29, 2021

States Move Ahead With Canada Drug Importation While Awaiting Signal From Biden
By Phil Galewitz; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 29, 2021

Medicare Beneficiaries And The Cost Of Treating Covid-19
From Gregory Gurbikian; Forbes ~ Jan 29, 2021

Do Americans Really Pay Triple The Price Paid By Foreign Countries For Drugs?
From John LaMattina; Forbes ~ Jan 28, 2021

RAND: U.S. brand-name drug prices nearly 3 times higher than other countries
By Brian P. Dunleavy; United Press International ~ Jan 28, 2021

Get ready for tax season: How your stimulus check will be categorized with the IRS
By Megan DeMatteo; CNBC ~ Jan 28, 2021

What A New Administration Means For The Healthcare Industry
From “Forrester”; Forbes ~ Jan 27, 2021

Perspectives: Biden, Congress Must Seize Moment To Reduce Drug Prices
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 27, 202

Shoring Up Social Security. Social Security is headed for a shortfall. But sooner or later, lawmakers will act to preserve your benefits.
By Lisa Gerstner; Kiplinger’s ~ Jan 27, 2021

PBM group asks court to put Trump's last-minute drug rebate rule on hold
By Brendan Pierson; Reuters ~ Jan 26, 2021

Biden To Open Heathcare.gov For Special Enrollment: Report
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 26, 2021

Opinion We Can Improve Health Care. It Just Takes Compromise.
From Lanhee J. Chen & James C. Capretta; The New York Times ~ Jan 26, 2021

10 Things You Need to Know About Your 2020 Tax Return. Filing taxes won't be the same this year. Blame the pandemic
By John Waggoner; AARP ~ Jan 26, 2021

Apple Warns iPhone 12 Users of Potential Risks With Heart Devices
By Charlie McCarthy; Newsmax ~ Jan 25, 2021

Tax Refund Chart Can Help You Guess When You’ll Receive Your Money In 2021
From Kelly Phillips Erb; Forbes ~ Jan 25, 2021

Opinion: How the U.S. can avoid a future where millions of retired Americans can’t meet their basic needs
From Dan Doonan; MarketWatch ~ Jan 25, 2021

Opinion: Public option won't serve the public
From Deane Waldman; The Hill ~ Jan 24, 2021

1099-R Says “You Owe Tax” - What Happened To Your 2020 IRA RMD Rollover?
From Julie Jason, JD, LLM; Forbes ~ Jan 24, 2021

Will There Be IRS Delays in 2021?
By Christy Bieber; The Motley Fool ~ Jan 24, 2021

Biden has promised to reform Social Security — some changes could come as soon as this year
By Lorie Konish; CNBC ~ Jan 23, 2021

Dwindling Vaccine Supply Hinders Plans To Speed Up Distribution
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 22, 2021

Column: With Higher Taxes Possible, Here’s What to Do Now
By Paul Sullivan; The New York Times ~ Jan 22, 2021

Monthly Social Security Checks Would Be $380 Higher If COLAs Reflected Reality for Seniors
By Robin Hartill, CFP; The Motley Fool ~ Jan 22, 2021

What Is the Most Popular Medicare Supplement Plan?
By “Home Media”; MarketWatch ~ Jan 21, 2021

Opinion: With a new president and a new Congress, it's time for Medicare drug price negotiation
From Max Richtman; The Hill ~ Jan 20, 2021

Multiemployer pension plans could soon see relief
By Hazel Bradford; Pensions & Investments ~ Jan 21, 2021

Opinion: Eliminating Social Security provisions that reduce benefits for some state and local workers is not the way to help retirees
From Alicia H. Munnell; MarketWatch ~ Jan 21, 2021

Patients Fend for Themselves to Access Highly Touted Covid Antibody Treatments
By JoNel Aleccia; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 20, 2021

Be Smart When Shopping For Additional Medicare Advantage Benefits
From Diane Omdahl; Forbes ~ Jan 20, 2021

Older Americans are sinking into debt—reversing the trend won’t be easy
By Chris Farrell; MarketWatch ~ Jan 20, 2021

Azar: Stockpile Of Vaccine Doses Does Not Exist
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 19, 2021

HHS Regulations With Enduring Impact On Pricing And Reimbursement Of Medical Services And Technologies
From Joshua Cohen; Forbes ~ Jan 17, 2021

Some things we know about filing 2020 taxes
By Andy Uhler; Marketplace ~ Jan 18, 2021

Fauci: U.S. 'weeks away' from evaluating new vaccine candidates
By Daniel Uria; United Press International ~ Jan 17, 2021

With America's attention on COVID-19, drugmakers are raising US prices across the board
By Darrel Rowland; The Columbus Dispatch ~ Jan 14, 2021

How Safe Are Covid-19 Coronavirus Vaccines? Here’s The Allergic Reaction Risk
From Bruce Y. Lee; Forbes ~ Jan 16, 2021

Concierge Medicine Has Boomed During Covid. Here’s How to Tell if It’s Right for You.
By Jessica Hall; Barron’s ~ Jan 16, 2021

Billionaire Mark Cuban Wants To Lower Drug Prices With Generics Startup
By Katie Jennings; Forbes ~ Jan 15, 2021

Will the New Congress Do Anything to Lower Drug Prices?
By Yuval Rosenberg; The Fiscal Times ~ Jan 15, 2021

Doctors’ offices contend with a deluge of requests for the vaccine.
By Giulia McDonnell Nieto del Rio; The New York Times ~ Jan 15, 2021

Report faults 'broken' system for insulin price spikes
By Jessie Hellmann; The Hill ~ Jan 14, 2021

$226,566 in free retirement money is available for some Americans. Don't pass up the money if you're entitled to it
Via Motley Fool; Fox Business ~ Jan 15, 2021

Vaccination Disarray Leaves Seniors Confused About When They Can Get a Shot
By Judith Graham; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 14, 2021

Why BlackRock’s CEO Says the Retirement Crisis Is Getting Worse
By Leslie P. Norton; Barron’s ~ Jan 14, 2021

Health Insurance Firms Halt Donations To Some Lawmakers After Riot
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 13, 2021

AHIP Blasts Pharmaceutical Industry as Drug Prices Increase
By Kelsey Waddill; Healthpayer Intelligence ~ Jan 13, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines sit at hospitals as doctors, pharmacies await doses
By Emily Kopp; Roll Call ~ Jan 13, 2021

Opinion: What we know about which COVID vaccine you’ll receive
By Sy Mukherjee; Fortune ~ Jan 12, 2021

Many in U.S. nervous about seeking medical care due to COVID-19, survey says
By Brian P. Dunleavy; United Press International ~ Jan 12, 2021

A Start-Up That Wants to Undersell the Drug Industry Raises Another $500 Million
By Josh Nathan-Kazis; Barron’s ~ Jan 11, 2021

Despite having intimate knowledge of the pain and death caused by the coronavirus, a surprising number of US healthcare workers are refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine
By Joshua Zitser; Business Insider ~ Jan 10, 2021

Opinion: After The Georgia Runoff What Tax Planning Should You Do NOW?
From Martin Shenkman; Forbes ~ Jan 10, 2021

JPMorgan, Amazon, and Berkshire Hathaway’s Health-Care Venture Dies. Costs Remain a Problem.
By Josh Nathan-Kazis; Barron’s ~ Jan 08, 2021

Loss Of Smell Or Taste May Signal Mild Covid Case, Study Finds
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 08, 2021

Atrial Fibrillation: What Does Medicare Cover?
By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA; Healthline ~ Jan 08, 2021

Good News: Virus Immunity Appears To Last Long
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 08, 2021

Opinion: Social Security may get some help under a Democratic-controlled Senate — maybe
By Alessandra Malito; MarketWatch ~ Jan 08, 2021

Congress Moves To Fix Medicare Enrollment, But Misses The Biggest Problem
From Howard Gleckman; Forbes ~ Jan 07, 2021

Didn’t get your relief payment yet? You aren’t alone
By Sarah Skidmore Sell; The Associated Press ~ Jan 07, 2021

What Are The New Capital Gains Rates For 2021?
From David Rae; Forbes ~ Jan 06, 2021

Fauci: US could soon give 1 million vaccinations a day
By Lauran Neergaard; The Associated Press ~ Jan 05, 2021

Hospital Prices Just Got a Lot More Transparent. What Does This Mean for You?
By Julie Appleby; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 05, 2021

Some taxpayers find relief payments sent to wrong account
By Sarah Skidmore Sell; The Associated Press ~ Jan 05, 2021

It’s the New Year, and pharma companies are already hiking prices for popular drugs
By Sy Mukherjee; Fortune ~ Jan 04, 2021

Amazon, JP Morgan, Berkshire Hathaway health care venture to disband
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Jan 04, 2021

Opinion: How To Fix America’s Retirement Crisis: 10 Experts Weigh In
By Taylor Tepper; Forbes ~ Jan 04, 2021

Specialty Generics Face A Maze Of Perverse Incentives In Medicare Part D
From Joshua Cohen; Forbes ~ Jan 04, 2021

Congress addressed surprise medical bills, but the issue is not resolved
From Mario H. Lopez; The Hill ~ Jan 04, 2021

US Drastically Off Vaccination Target: Only 4.2M Have Received Shot So Far
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 04, 2021

Opinion: Eliminating Social Security provisions that reduce benefits for some state and local workers is not the way to help retirees
From Alicia H. Munnell; MarketWatch ~ Jan 04, 2021

Bold Prediction: General Motors Is the Next Apple Stock for Investors
By Travis Hoium; The Motley Fool ~ Jan 02, 2021

Court Injunction Temporarily Upends Most Favored Nation Policy To Lower Prices Of Medicare Part B Drugs
From Joshua Cohen; Forbes ~ Jan 02, 2021

Large Numbers Of Health Care And Frontline Workers Are Refusing Covid-19 Vaccine
By Tommy Beer; Forbes ~ Jan 02, 2021

4 money lessons from 2020 to help you plan for a solid retirement in 2021
By Alessandra Malito; MarketWatch ~ Jan 02, 2021

Medicare For All May Die In 2021
From Bruce Japsen; Forbes ~ Jan 01, 2021

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