press releases
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Washington, D.C.— Approximately one in 10 seniors aged 60 and older have experienced some form of elder abuse . For people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, the...
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May 11, 2020
Senators Collins, Sinema Outline Key Recommendations for CMS Commission to Protect Residents of Nursing Homes
Washington, D.C.—In a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator SeemaVerma, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME)... -
May 01, 2020
Senator Collins Announces Helpline Available to Answer Coronavirus Questions for Families Affected by Alzheimer’s
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Aging Committee, announced that the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has set up a helpline to answer... -
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Aging Committee, is warning older Americans of ongoing scam attempts involving criminals posing as...
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April 22, 2020
Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Pushing for Federal Support for Nursing Homes and Other Senior Living Communities
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Aging Committee, joined a bipartisan group of nearly 30 Senators in sending... -
April 15, 2020
Senator Collins Discusses Federal Government Response to COVID-19 Pandemic with Thousands of Maine AARP Members
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, participated in an hour-long, live-streamed teleconference hosted by AARP... -
April 02, 2020
Senator Collins Announces Social Security Beneficiaries Will Receive Coronavirus Stimulus Rebate Checks Automatically
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Aging Committee, announced today that Social Security beneficiaries will not be required to file a tax return in... -
April 01, 2020
Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Urging Federal Trade Commission to Protect Seniors from Coronavirus Scams
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Aging Committee, joined a bipartisan group of 32 Senators in urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)... -
Washington, D.C.—Today, the Supporting Older Americans Act, bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bob Casey (D-PA), the Chairman and...
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Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Aging Committee, announced today that Maine will receive a total of $1,204,522 for senior nutrition through the...
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March 20, 2020
Following Push by Senator Collins, HHS Releases New Guidance to Ensure Nutrition Needs of Seniors are Met During Coronavirus Pandemic
Washington, D.C. — Following a letter U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Aging Committee, sent to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)... -
March 16, 2020
Senator Collins Calls on HHS to Ensure Nutrition Needs of Seniors are Met During Coronavirus Pandemic
Click HERE to read Senator Collins’ letter Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Aging Committee, sent a letter to Health and Human Services... -
Washington, D.C.—This evening, the U.S. House unanimously passed the Supporting Older Americans Act, bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the...
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Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Aging Committee, is warning seniors to be on guard against an emerging scam that seeks to capitalize on anxiety...
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March 06, 2020
SCAM ALERT: New Tactic Used By Social Security Scammers
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Aging Committee, is warning of a new tactic used by Social Security scammers. According to the Social... -
March 05, 2020
Senators Collins, Sinema Introduce Resolution Declaring Today National “Slam the Scam” Day
Washington, D.C. — In a bipartisan effort to raise awareness of government imposter telephone scams,U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Aging Committee, and... -
February 12, 2020
Senator Collins Chairs Hearing on Overcoming Challenges Facing Home Health Care with Innovative Solutions
Senator Collins has championed home health care and has introduced three bills to support providers Click HERE for a photo of Senator Collins and Leigh Ann Howard, Director of... -
January 31, 2020
Senator Collins Commends DOJ on Convictions of Three Scammers Who Robbed Seniors of $11 Million
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Aging Committee, applauded the announcement by the Department of Justice that three criminals were sentenced for... -
January 29, 2020
ICYMI: CBS “This Morning” Highlights Senator Collins’ Work to Combat Social Security Impersonation Scam—the Top Reported Fraud in the Country
Click HERE to watchNote to assignment editors and news directors: Click HERE for high-resolution video Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the... -
January 29, 2020
Senate Aging Committee Shines Spotlight on Social Security Scam—the #1 Reported Scam to Fraud Hotline
SSA Commissioner and SSA IG were among those testifying about this scheme that resulted in nearly $38 million in reported losses in 2019 The Committee also released its 2020...
