Fiscal Policy Webinar Fiscal 50 How Does Your State RankOver the past year, some of the most difficult emails that TSCL received came from those of you who describe wrenching situations caused in large part by high healthcare costs and emergency needs that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic and the weather-related disasters of 2020. That has sometimes included taking in adult children and your grandchildren, and often providing financial assistance from your own savings..Please Be Careful When Using Disinfectants and Cleaners.However, pharmaceutical companies have sent in multitudes of lobbyists to stop the House Democrats bill, arguing that it would deter the creation of new drugs and lead to suffering and death. … Continued
Report Section The Uninsured And The Aca A Primer Key Facts About Health Insurance And The Uninsured Amidst Changes To The Affordable Care Act ConclusionThe high cost of healthcare and the significant cost of serious illness or dementia is climbing at one of the most rapid rates in years. Last year TSCL's annual Senior Survey found that 29% of survey respondents spent up to one-half of their Social Security benefits on healthcare costs, up from 25% the previous year. Another 18% spent more than one-half of their benefits on healthcare, up from 13% the previous year..Support Grows for CPI-E Act.TSCL's Take … Continued