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MT AARP: "Seniors are not pushovers"
July 20, 2011 4:51 PM
HELENA- Congressional talks about raising the debt ceiling and reducing the deficit continue, and the pressure to keep senior programs off the cutting table is coming at Congress in another wave. AARP Montana state leaders were in Washington recently to meet with the state's congressional delegation. They made it... more » -
MT AARP keeping close eye on Medicare
June 27, 2011 9:52 PM
HELENA- Social Security and Medicare are in the crosshairs as Congressional debate targeted on reducing the national deficit continues, and Montanans in the 50-plus set are taking notice. AARP Montana State President Joy Bruck says there's growing awareness that hurting current and future retirees isn't the right thing to do.... more » -
Baucus slams GOP budget cut proposal
April 5, 2011 3:11 PM
WASHINGTON, DC- Montana Senator Max Baucus is blasting the House plan to cut more than $2 trillion in health care benefits. The Wall Street Journal reports that the proposal would "essentially end Medicare" as it exists today. The proposed plan, sponsored by Republican Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, would give... more » -
Medicare fraud help available in Missoula Play Video
June 23, 2010 11:39 AM
MISSOULA - A healthcare scam targeting Medicare recipients in Montana has been recently making the rounds. People who are covered by Medicare will be receiving a $250 rebate check when their prescription drug costs reach the coverage gap, often called the "donut hole". The $250 rebate is automatic... more » -
Medicare rebate-check scam warning issued
June 16, 2010 2:05 PM
HELENA - Montanans are being warned about healthcare scams targeting Medicare recipients. People who are covered by Medicare will be receiving a $250 rebate check when their prescription drug costs reach the coverage gap, often called the "donut hole." The $250 rebate is automatic once prescription costs reach... more »
