senior citizens

Local lawmakers push tax relief bills for struggling seniors

Joseph Leahy — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:13:31 +0000

Tax Day can be a tough time for anyone, but it’s especially hard for seniors facing rising personal property taxes on a fixed income. That’s according to some local lawmakers who are asking the state to give seniors a break.

State Representatives Jill Shupp and Scott Sifton are pushing two bills in Missouri’s legislature to help seniors:

Ill. budget cuts reduce drug benefits for seniors, people with disabilities

The Associated Press — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:24:20 +0000

About 20 percent of seniors and people with disabilities will lose prescription drug coverage because of cuts in the Illinois state budget.

State officials are sending letters to 43,000 participants saying they won't qualify for "Illinois Cares Rx" as of Sept. 1. Those who are still enrolled will pay more out of pocket for their prescriptions.

Nixon calls for Missouri prescription program for seniors, disabled to continue

Julie Bierach and Kelsey Proud — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:14:30 +0000

Often programs called "important" and "a blessing" by lawmakers on both sides of the isle aren't in much danger of elimination, but this time might be different.

207,000 low-income seniors and disabled people in Missouri participate in the Missouri Rx prescription drug assistance program. Well, at least until it expires in August 2011.

Unless the Missouri General Assembly reauthorizes it.

Mo. Gov. Nixon opposes changes to senior, disabled tax break

The Associated Press and Kelsey Proud — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:39:55 +0000

Gov. Jay Nixon is opposing efforts to end a Missouri tax break for some low-income seniors and disabled residents.