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Why Retirees OrganizeThe reality of retirement is much different from the perception of the easy chair. Ohio Alliance activists work to protect what has been earned. The current economic downturn has provoked comments about greedy geezers and aging being too much of a burden. Attacks on retirees and seniors are now political sport. : : MORE
Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans
Press Releases
Stop Medicare Bleed Out
The Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans calls on Congressman Kucinich to stop Medicare from bleeding out. The Medicare Trust fund continues to bleed because of the fiscally negligent Congress of 2003. Representative Kucinich voted against the unfunded "advantage" program then.
· Mar 12, 2010
Ohio Alliance News
Pension and Health Insurance – Mahoning and Miami Valley Retiree Concern
Pensions and Health Insurance are at the top of the agenda for Delphi retirees in NE and SW Ohio. The Alliance for Senior Action held a February public forum to engage the community in the struggle to gain fair treatment for all retirees in the GM-Delphi bankruptcy.
Ohio Alliance News · Mar 10, 2010
Health Insurance Reform Focus of Alliance February Meetings
Ohio ARA affiliates explore side-by-side comparisons of legislation and talk with Members of Congress and each other about the need to gain consumer protections in health insurance and preserve and improve Medicare.
Ohio Alliance News · Mar 10, 2010
Ohio Campaign for Better Care Initial Town Halls Meet
Ohio ARA participated in February town hall meetings for the Campaign for Better Care in Cleveland and Cincinnati. Older adults with multiple chronic health issues need better coordinated care not more care. Better care costs less and is healthier.
Ohio Alliance News · Mar 10, 2010
$250 Payment to Social Security Recipients Voted Down By Senate
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) lost a bid on Wednesday to boost the income of millions of Social Security recipients and offset the elimination of the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2010.
· Alliance for Retired Americans · Mar 5, 2010