Protect Our Hard Earned Social Security Town Hall

Let’s talk about Social Security and Medicare with Mitchell Berman, ER nurse and candidate in the 1st Congressional District. Special guest Jon “Bowzer” Bauman, President of Social Security Works PAC and former lead singer of Sha Na Na will discuss solutions for strengthening Social Security rather than cutting benefits, including proposals to increase the amount of high-income earnings subject to Social Security payroll taxes. Rep Bryan Steil and Tom Tiffany voted to make it harder not easier for senior citizens in retirement. The event will give residents an opportunity to hear the facts, ask questions and talk about what federal policy changes mean for seniors in Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District. In 2026, Medicare Part B premium increased at more than three times the rate of the Social Security COLA. Social Security COLA: +2.8% Medicare Part B premium: +9.7% Medicare Part B deductible: +10.1% We worked all our lives and paid into Social Security with every paycheck. Learn how Congressman Bryan Steil’s vote for the Big Beautiful Bill is hurting Wisconsin's senior citizens. These aren't numbers on a spreadsheet. These are our parents, grandparents and neighbors. When Washington makes major reductions in Medicaid spending, seniors and the people who care for them have every right to ask what that will mean for their nursing homes, hospitals and long-term care. This interactive, informative and entertaining event will give participants an opportunity to learn about proposals to strengthen Social Security, ask questions, and share their experiences. Social Security: We earned it. We deserve it. We will defend it!