Hey we got a SSI increase - 10 cents a month and then they increased Medicare 10 cents a month - net ZERO increase. But the law says SSI "MUST" increase to cover Cost-of-Living - they chose to ignore this but raised their yearly wage.

Seniors who are in retirement and are lucky enough to have an IRA, or like, now find that the "Required Minimum Distribution" results in a tax increase (up to 85%) on their SSI.

Tax credits we don't get tax credits. Medical expenses are wiped out totally by the deductible if you try to itemize deductions.

If your gambling winnings are deductible, lucky person, but you can not reduce the tax on your SSI noted in the paragraph above.

And I can go on - but I'm getting a headache just thinking about it. Do seniors get screwed, you can BET on it.

And emailing your representives or president, don't waste your time as those emails are read by underlings and they have been told if they are not in agreement with thier representative or president then please "FILE" in circular file.