Hearings Calendar
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In response to the Skyrocketing Price, Senators Collins, McCaskill Request Urgent Briefing & Information on Mylan’s Decision-Making Process to Raise the Price of EpiPen® by 480%
In response to the skyrocketing price of EpiPen® and news reports that this price increase is limiting patient access to this life saving anecdote for allergic reactions, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Claire McCaskill, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee, sent a letter to Heather Bresch, the CEO of Mylan, to request answers and information about the company's drastic price increase of EpiPen® by 480% since 2008. The Senators also requested any analysis used by Mylan relating to the pricing or market share of EpiPen® since 2007, along with any information reviewed or generated by Mylan's Board of Directors relating to the drug over the same period. -
Aging Committee Unveils Report Identifying Ways for Seniors to Maximize Social Security Benefits
Click HERE for a copy of Senator Collins' remarks Click HERE for a copy of Senator McCaskill's remarks as prepared for delivery Washington, D.C.-In a continuation of their focus on improving retirement security, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri), the Chairman and Ranking Member, led a hearing today titled, "Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits: What You Need to Know." The hearing highlighted the importance of individuals choosing the right time to begin receiving Social Security benefits, which can affect seniors' retirement income by tens of thousands of dollars. -
Senate Aging Committee Examines Recommendations to Address America’s Retirement Crisis
Click HERE for a copy of Senator Collins' remarks Click HERE for a copy of Senator McCaskill's remarks as prepared for delivery Washington, D.C.- As of 2015, the difference between what people have saved and what they will need to live in retirement was a staggering $7.7 trillion. This serious gap is concerning workers across our country, 82 percent of whom say their generation will have a much harder time achieving financial security compared to their parents' generation. -
Senate Aging Committee Announces Top 10 Frauds Targeting Our Nation’s Seniors:
Click HERE to read Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Ranking Member Claire McCaskill announced the top 10 frauds targeting our nation's seniors in a comprehensive anti-fraud resource for seniors titled, "Fighting Fraud: U.S. Senate Aging Committee Identifies Top 10 Scams Targeting Our Nation's Seniors." The guide is designed to inform and help protect seniors from some of the most pervasive and malicious scams and frauds. Top 10 Scams Targeting Our Nation's Seniors IRS Impersonation Scams Sweepstakes Scams Robocalls / Unwanted Phone Calls Computer Tech Support Schemes Identity Theft Grandparent Scams Elder Financial Abuse Grant Scams Romance Scams / Confidence Fraud Home Improvement Scams
Chairman
Susan M. Collins (R-ME)
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Majority News
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08/25/16 Senate Aging Committee Chairman Collins’ Statement on Mylan Announcement to Expand Rebates for EpiPen® -
06/30/16 Senator Collins Warns Seniors to Beware New Tactic in the IRS Scam: Ruthless Scammers Are Now Demanding Payment in the Form of Gift Cards -
06/27/16 GAO Report Requested by Senator Collins Calls on IRS to Strengthen Response to Tax Refund Scheme Responsible for More Than $3 Billion in Fraudulent Returns -
06/16/16 Senate Unanimously Approves Collins, Blumenthal Resolution Recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Ranking Member
Claire McCaskill (D-MO)
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Minority News
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07/16/15 Collins, McCaskill Demand Documents From Treasury Department in Contracting Investigation -
06/17/15 McCaskill Opens Inquiry into ‘Brain Armor’ and Other Dietary Supplements Targeting Seniors -
06/01/15 Senators Demand Answers on FDA Guidance That Could Restrict Popular Treatment for Macular Degeneration -
04/29/15 McCaskill Stresses Commitment to Bipartisan Solutions With Aging Organizations
