Article: Bob Wise, David Bonior blast delays in Social Security changes, saying seniors are being needlessly 'overcharged.'

WISE, BONIOR BLAST DELAYS IN SOCIAL SECURITY CHANGES,

SAYING SENIORS ARE BEING NEEDLESSLY 'OVERCHARGED'

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Recipients of Social Security will continue to have catastrophic health premiums deducted from their Social Security checks despite Congress's repeal of the program, and Rep. Bob Wise (D-WV) wants to know why.

Wise is joining Rep. David Bonior (D-MI) in writing a letter to President Bush encouraging him to adopt a quick and effective solution. Congress repealed the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act before adjourning in November, but the Social Security Administration (SSA) says its computers ...

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