By Urban Media News On Tuesday, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin gathered with a group of local seniors to condemn Donald Trump’s latest call to cut Social Security and … [Read more...]
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Wisconsin Seniors, Retirees and People Living With Disabilities Can’t Afford Donald Trump
By Cavalier Johnson This November, it’s clear that Social Security and Medicare are on the ballot. Earlier this week, Donald Trump once again called to slash these critical programs our seniors … [Read more...]
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Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans Want To End Social Security and Medicare As We Know Them
DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: “Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans have a yearslong history of trying to end Social Security and Medicare as we know … [Read more...]
Social Security Announces 8.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2023
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023, the Social Security Administration announced today. On … [Read more...]
2023 Social Security Changes
Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA): Based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2021 through the third quarter of 2022, Social Security and Supplemental … [Read more...]
U.S. Department of Education Acts to Protect Social Security Benefits for Borrowers with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education announced today a new process to proactively identify and assist federal student loan borrowers with disabilities who may be eligible for Total and Permanent … [Read more...]
Best ways to do business with Social Security
By Karyl Richson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee, WI Many people save time by going online to take care of everyday tasks. For example, they shop online to avoid going to … [Read more...]
The Congressional Black Caucus reluctantly supports Senate Amendment HR 8
WASHINGTON, DC - CBC Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement this week on the CBC’s reluctant support of the Senate Amendment to HR 8: We, the members of the Congressional … [Read more...]
Early applications taken for Energy Assistance
The regular season for Energy Assistance Program begins October 1. But some Milwaukee County households are being offered the chance to apply for the help before that date. Early applications for … [Read more...]
Medicare Part B deadline approaching
By Karyl Richson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee, WI If you didn’t sign up for Medicare Part B medical insurance when you first became eligible for Medicare, you now have … [Read more...]