Resources

The High Cost to Latinos of Raising the Medicare Age

Raising the Medicare eligibility age to 67 could cost Latinos in the United States more than $2.4 billion in the first full year of implementation. Such a change would increase premiums in the healthcare exchanges for those under 64, increase the average out-of-pocket costs for those 66-67 and increase Medicare premiums for those 67 and above. Overall, it could cost the average Latino nearly $6,000 over their lifetime.

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Protecting Social Security: A Blueprint for Strengthening Social Security for All Americans

Since 1935, Social Security has provided a vital safety net for millions for American who cannot work because of age or disability. The LSR coalition is being formed to oppose any cuts to benefits or increase in the retirement age.

Latino Workers in the United States, 2011

Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA)

This report brings to the light how Latinos are faring in the workplaces and communities. Totaling close to 50 million, Latinos are an economic and political force to be reckoned with at all levels.

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Social Security - Serving Those Who Serve Our Nation

LSR coalition member The American G.I. Forum, Senators Mark Begich and Jon Tester, and eight other veterans' organizations released a report on the importance of Social Security for our veterans and military families.

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Policy Brief: The Chained CPI-U Brief

Some Washington politicians are prepared to permanently cut the Social Security COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) as part of the debt ceiling negotiations. This proposed cut is a threat to the financial security of every American who relies, or will rely, on Social Security.

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