Rep. Johnson meets with Rockdale seniors in Conyers

Congressman brings Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and veterans’ services personnel to discuss benefits

CONYERS, GA – On Aug. 29, Congressman Hank Johnson brought experts from the Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, Medicare and Medicaid to the Olivia Haydel Senior Center in Conyers to help seniors understand their benefits.

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In the second meeting in an ongoing series of visiting senior centers throughout the district, Rep. Johnson said too many seniors are confused by the media and budget proposals that are trying to cut the social safety net.

“Medicare and Social Security are essential safety net programs for all Americans,” said Johnson. “I will always support them with every fiber of my being.

“So please don’t be unnecessarily frightened by the news you see, the issues are complicated and complex – but not insurmountable – and. … there are still many defenders of Medicare, Social Security and the health care reform law, including President Obama, my colleagues and me.”

During the two-hour town hall style meeting, seniors asked Congressman Johnson and his expert panelists questions about veteran benefits, Medicare, Social Security and discussed the national budget and debt ceiling issues.

“The experts Congressman Johnson brought from Social Security, VA, Medicare and the IRS demonstrated great expertise, good-heartedness and concern for the people they serve,” said Rockdale resident Albert Roesel.

“I appreciated Congressman Johnson holding the town hall,” said retired General Motors employee Tyler Dawson. “I wanted to know how I could be affected by the possible changes to Social Security and Medicare, and I was impressed with the way Rep. Johnson conducted the meeting.”

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