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Health Secretary Kennedy is Attacking
Traditional Medicare in Washington State
In January, the Trump administration will be rolling out a new control on Traditional Medicare in six states, including Washington State. This program is called WISeR. It will affect Medicare benefits by requiring a new prior authorization for a number of medical decisions. This means your doctor will need to receive prior authorization from the Federal government before you get some medical treatments. Click Here for more on the WISeR Program and what you can do to stop it.
PSARA December
Retiree Advocate
Click here to read the Advocate online
In this issue we feature a letter from five state medical associations opposing the new WISeR pilot program expanding the use of prior authorization in Original Medicare.
Also in this issue:
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Analysis of a PNHP study showing that Medicare Advantage plans disadvantage BIPOC seniors.
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Introduction of PSARA's plans for the 2026 legislative session.
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The connection between AARP, United Health, and WISeR.
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Reminiscence of Jane Goodall.
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Standing for Democracy's plans to build resistance in Washington State.
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The human toll of the government shutdown on federal employees.
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Analysis of the 2025 election.
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Trump's plans to restrict non-profit organizations.
And more!
Upcoming PSARA Events/meetings
Protecting our Assets
Protecting our Asses
In the last year PSARA’s Co-President, Jeff Johnson, wrote a series of articles for PSARA’s Retiree Advocate highlighting the need to move beyond fossil fuels and the responsibility of unions to insure that their retirement plans stop investing in fossil fuels not just because its good environmentally but also good economics. Unions can play a key role in jump starting our green future. These articles have been consolidated into a single publication: Protecting our Assets Protecting our Asses. Click here to download the pamphlet or read it online.
