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Working across generations for social justice, economic security, dignity, and a healthy planet for all of us.
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.
On December 6th PSARA Board Members Robby Stern and Anne Watanabe (hosted by Dan Grey and Evegreen State College) discuss the attacks on Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Please listen to the interview and share with your friends: Click here to hear the interview.
PSARA February
Retiree Advocate
Click here to read the Advocate online
In this issue, we feature a report on HB 2090/SB 5821, on integrating nuclear energy into the state's energy strategy. PSARA opposes these bills.
Also in this issue:
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The Fight for Medicare in 2026, by Robby Stern.
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Steve Kofahl's analysis of the Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act.
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A peak inside the new legislative session, by Pam Crone.
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The threat of vertical integration in the health care industry, analyzed by Katie Harris.
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Anne Watanabe's report on the campaign for reparations.
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Cindy Domingo's observations of Cuba under siege.
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An expose of the Washington State Investments Board's investments in the war economy.
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A brief report from our Pierce County committee.
And more!
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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.
