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rampartd

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10. that was the sales pitch, but when have they delivered

Reply to JohnSJ (Reply #2)

Mon Nov 18, 2024, 04:38 AM

Nov 18

it will probably be "left to the states" at some point, but maybe they will take it slow enough for me to die first.

without social security and my civil service pension i'm homeless and bankrupt, bit without medicare i'm dead.

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I am anxious about possible changes to Medicare and Social Security [View all] TexLaProgressive Nov 6 OP

You aren't alone in your anxiety n/t Yonnie3 Nov 6 #1

I suspect, if someone is already on Social Security they will be grandfathered in. Those who are not on Social Security JohnSJ Nov 6 #2

that was the sales pitch, but when have they delivered rampartd Nov 18 #10

I share your concern the_liberal_grandpa Nov 6 #3

Those 2 programs have always been the 3rd rail TexLaProgressive Nov 6 #8

I'm in the same boat. I have not touched my other investments and have lived on pension and SS. If SS goes away mitch96 Nov 6 #4

Ya, rape seens to be a thing with them Joinfortmill Nov 6 #7

Many of us are with you on this! SheltieLover Nov 6 #5

This is what is giving me heart palpitations today Ruby the Liberal Nov 6 #6

I hear you! Have only SS, Medicare, and Medicaid. Medicaid provides my housing and meals. electric_blue68 Nov 17 #9