We'll keep screaming it from the rooftops: A fully solvent Social Security has way more value than Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos getting even more tax breaks!

🚨 Some Social Security field offices are temporarily closed. Find out more and if yours is affected: www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/04/21/s...

Last month, Sen. Bernie Moreno said the following: "There should be no reason why we should have a cap on Social Security wages. If you make income just like anybody else, you should have to pay Social Security wages."

We're not going to let him forget it. We need to #ScrapTheCap!

Medicare WISeR Pilot Expands AI Care Denials in 6 States Retired Americans leader Rich Fiesta warns Medicare’s WISeR pilot routes care decisions to for-profit AI, triggering delays in six states.

🤖🏥 Alliance Executive Director Richard Fiesta was on America's Workforce Union Podcast to talk about WISeR, a pilot program that allows for-profit AI corporations to decide whether Medicare will cover certain treatments. Listen to why this is a dangerous idea.

🎧: https://ow.ly/N8tU50YNGUH

X post from @MatthewStoller taling about how UnitedHealth plans to increase profits by limiting access to medicines while investing in AI and restructuring.

AI should not be used to prevent us from getting the care we need.

📣 PSA: Social Security isn't a nice to have — it's money we've earned over decades!

KFF Health News: Team Trump’s Answer to Ballooning Obamacare Premiums: Less Generous Coverage Trump administration officials, looking at the possible impact of large insurance premium increases for millions of next year’s Obamacare customers, want more people to consider plans with less generous benefits and high deductibles.

‼️ Many red states are imposing stricter work requirements for Medicaid than required by federal law and older adults who aren't Medicare eligible yet may be hurt the most.

Learn more from KFF Health News: https://ow.ly/e9Vr50YMStB

🚨 Last week, RFK Jr. testified in two House hearings. Here's what you need to know — including what he said about on cutting Medicare and Medicaid. 👇

🔗: https://wapo.st/3Ode7Eu

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It's absurd that billionaires like Elon Musk pay a far smaller percentage of their income into Social Security than the rest of us.

The only thing that makes sense is to #ScrapTheCap.

Congressional hearing room with White House Budget Director Russell Vought testifying on Trump's 2027 budget proposal before a committee.

📣 SAY IT LOUDER! Our health is our priority, and we have the money — if we stopped giving massive tax breaks to the wealthy!

Protect Our Care publishes scathing report of Kennedy’s tenure ahead of congressional hearing marathon The progressive health care advocacy group Protect Our Care is releasing a highly critical review of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first 14 months in office ahea…

RFK Jr.'s tenure as HHS Secretary has been nothing short of APPALLING, and a new report from Protect Our Care confirms it. Let's make it clear: He needs to resign NOW.

Learn more: thehill.com/policy/healthcare/583199...

Major Medicare, Medicaid reforms could change care for millions “Patients shouldn't have to wait for approval to start medication their doctor prescribed,” said CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz.

🚨 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services wants to expedite the Medicare and Medicaid approval process for prescription medications. Here's what you need to know, the pros and the cons 👇

🔗: www.newsweek.com/medicare-medicaid-reform...

🙌 Congresswoman Suzan DelBene tells Sec. Kennedy that his new AI-powered Medicare pre authorization program is hurting patients. Thank you for standing up for us!

Portrait of Sen. Ben Ray Luján from New Mexico with American and New Mexico flags, highlighting 100% pro-retiree voting record in 2025.

🗳️ We looked at Senator Ben Ray Luján's record on ten key votes affecting retirees in 2025. Each time, he cast the pro-retiree vote, earning himself a perfect 💯 percent on our Congressional Voting Record!

Find out how your members scored: https://retiredamericans.org/voting-record/

Portrait of Rep. Rob Bresnahan with American flag background highlighting 10% pro-retiree voting record in 2025 for PA-08 district.

🗳️ We examined Rep. Rob Bresnahan's votes on ten key issues affecting retirees in 2025. Out of ten opportunities, he only cast ONE pro-retiree vote, earning him a 10 percent score on our Congressional Voting Record.

Found out how your members scored: https://retiredamericans.org/voting-record/

Why rural hospitals in Pennsylvania and across the country are closing in increasing numbers – 5 myths about rural health care Rural hospitals have high fixed costs, low patient volume and a large portion of patients insured through Medicaid, which typically pays less than private insurers.

🚨 Medicaid cuts are putting rural hospitals across the country at risk. It's important to know what's at-stake. (Hint: A lot, especially for seniors.)

🔗: https://ow.ly/L6OK50YJ1z1

Here's your reminder that we can keep Social Security strong and solvent if the wealthiest Americans pay their fair share into the system! #ScrapTheCap

🗳️ On ten key issues affecting retirees in 2025, Lindsey Graham never voted in favor of older Americans. That earned him a 0 percent score on our Congressional Voting Record.

Find out how your members scored: https://retiredamericans.org/voting-record/

Ohio’s nursing homes are dumping patients at homeless shelters The scene was concerning enough to prompt the homeless shelter staff to call the fire department. A woman using a walker had shown up, incontinent and carrying “a large bag of medications.”

🚨 One Ohio long-term care facility has started moving patients to homeless shelters. Shameful.

Learn more: apnews.com/article/ohio-nursing-hom...

Donald Trump and Sharon Simmons "Doordash Grandma" shaking hands outside the Oval Office.

We have questions. Many older Americans enjoy working — but we know many more who would prefer it if their monthly Social Security benefits were increased.

We can do that — if the wealthiest Americans (like President Trump) paid taxes on 100% of their wages, like every other American.

💡 If Congress will #ScrapTheCap, then *everyone* can fully benefit from Social Security. In fact, we could actually afford to increase and strengthen benefits, which helps the economy.

Bottom line, it's a win-win!

Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey with a 100% pro-retiree voting record for 2025, supporting retiree interests fully.

🗳️ @booker.senate.gov sided with retirees on ten key votes in 2025, earning him a perfect 💯 percent on our Congressional Voting Record!

Find out how your members of Congress scored: retiredamericans.org/voting-record/

'Stop the Scam:' Pittsburgh town hall raises awareness for seniors State lawmakers held a town hall in Pittsburgh to educate seniors on identifying scams as online fraud continues to grow.

This week, the Pennsylvania Alliance held two Stop the Scam events in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, educating older Pennsylvanians about how to protect themselves from social media scams and explaining how lawmakers can act.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/finZ50YHebP

Portrait of Rep. Emilia Sykes with American flag background highlighting 100% pro-retiree voting record for Ohio's 13th district in 2025.

🗳️ In 2025, @repemiliasykes.bsky.social (OH-13) voted with retirees on ten key issues. That loyalty earned her a perfect 💯 percent on our Congressional Voting Record!

Find out how your members of Congress scored: retiredamericans.org/voting-record/

The next generation of senators has a ticking time bomb in their lap: Social Security’s insolvency, without a plan for national debt | Fortune "My hope would be that, come January, the campaign is over and [they] lay down some of the weapons and pick up some of the calculators and pencils, and try and come up with a solution."

Make no mistake: Congress needs to address how to keep benefits like Social Security strong. And they need to do it now.

We have a solution: #ScrapTheCap and make sure everyone pays their fair share.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/qGlA50YHgVe

Watch: As AI Makes More Health Coverage Decisions, the Risks to Patients Grow - KFF Health News Major health insurers and even Medicare are using artificial intelligence to make coverage decisions. But class action lawsuits have accused insurers of using AI to wrongfully withhold treatment, and new research illuminates the risks.

🚨 AI is being used to make decisions for health care coverage, but it comes with risks. Our most vulnerable populations, including seniors, shouldn't have to worry about for-profit AI corporations making money by blocking care that their doctors ordered.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/sIpC50YHtxb

Wyden urges federal officials protect Social Security info despite Trump order Oregon’s senior U.S. senator on Friday, April 3, urged federal officials to uphold their duty to protect Social Security data despite demands from President Donald Trump to use that information

👏 We love to see it: Senator Ron Wyden is urging the SSA to keep our data PRIVATE.

Thank you, Senator, for standing with us!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/m2Yc50YGKGg

🔔 Reminder: The federal government CAN fund benefits like Social Security — they just need to do things like #ScrapTheCap and make sure everyone pays their fair share so that we can all benefit!

🗳️ We looked at Senator John Cornyn's record on ten key issues affecting older Americans in 2025. Each time, he voted against retirees, earning him a ZERO percent score on our Congressional Voting Record.

Find out how your members scored: https://retiredamericans.org/voting-record/