I am writing on behalf of the Hawaii Alliance for Retired Americans representing retirees from both the public and private sectors. These workers have devoted their working years to help build and make Hawaii and our country a better place to live. We willingly contributed our full share of premiums to support our Social Security and Medicare programs. Along with approximately 70 million people, we are now beneficiaries who are receiving Social Security benefits, survivors’ benefits and disability benefits. ...read more read less