News from Alliance of Retired Americans

From the Richard Fiesta, Executive Director Alliance for Retired Americans

 Dear Friend,

The good news is that this year 3 million people with Medicare are now eligible to receive help paying for their prescription drugs.  

The bad news is that unless Congress acts soon, they and other seniors with low incomes may never know that help paying for their health care is available.  

That’s where you can make a difference.  

For 15 years, Congress has provided money for a program called Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers (MIPPA). This program helps states and local agencies staff hotlines and conduct community outreach to make sure seniors get the health care and prescription drugs they need.

 Time is short. Congress needs to approve $50 million for this program right away.  

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-congress-to-extend-critical-medicare-funding-for-fy24?source=direct_link&&link_id=0&can_id=4bc31921642484c6498ff7c8660524b8&email_referrer=email_2198188&email_subject=medicare-action-needed-please-help

Sincerely,  

Richard Fiesta Executive Director Alliance for Retired Americans