Celebrating an Important 50th Anniversary
On July 30 – the 50th anniversary of Medicare – APWU members will join with others across the country to celebrate the program that has helped more than 53 million seniors and disabled Americans obtain healthcare. To find an event in your area,...
The Good, the Bad and Congress
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
Congressional representatives should be serving us, the American people. Some members of Congress try to make things better for seniors and working...
Say 'No' to Means Testing
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
The services that Americans depend on are often on the chopping block. When it comes to seniors, attacks on Social Security and Medicare are just the...
Medicare Enrollment
This article appeared in the January-February 2015 edition of The American Postal Worker.
General enrollment in Medicare is open from Jan. 1 through March 31, but don’t confuse the general enrollment period with your eligibility enrollment period: ...
Do You Have What It Takes to Vote?
There has been a lot of information on TV, in newspapers, and online about changes in voting procedures for the upcoming midterm elections on Nov. 4. Voter identification laws have made it more difficult for seniors to exercise their right to...