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Edie Fishman Edie Fishman, 95, relies on Medicare to maintain her quality of life. Legally blind and living with osteoporosis, she depends on Medicare for doctor visits as well as treatments. Thanks to her guaranteed coverage, Edie can continue to reside comfortably and independently in her home. “Without Medicare, I wouldn’t be able to continue
Read moreMarie and Donald Pinkin Marie and Donald have Medicare to thank for their home and health. Donald underwent back surgery after a year of excruciating pain and three cortisone shots that had no impact. Fortunately, Medicare and supplemental insurance covered all the costs. However, only a few months later, Donald developed pneumonia from an infected
Read moreThe richest Americans live ten years longer than the poorest, according to the latest data, and the health gap between them is widening. This in turn increases the differences in longevity between the two groups. In a study published in The Lancet, scientists from Boston University’s School of Public Health report that the richest 1%
Read moreThe spending agreement that sets federal spending levels will expire at the end of April and President Trump is looking to this as an opportunity to begin cutting domestic programs, increase military spending and begin construction on the Southern Border Wall. In order to pay for this the administration is proposing to cut $18 billion
Read moreThis year, San Leandro, CA Local 1584’s annual retiree luncheon was more than an opportunity to gather for good food and laughter. It included recognition of a number of lifetime IAM members, among them 105-year-old Mary Ramos and 104-year-old Hugh William.
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