Retirement years prove health, money woes for R K
Culver Indiana I 73 year old former statewide newspaper man R K shares a lifetime of earnings and health battles. His story highlights Social Security rules for survivors and the struggle to secure benefits after years of illness and medical bills. His wife’s death, glaucoma and bladder cancer shaped a long fight for benefits and care. He finally received a retroactive award and a monthly check, but faces ongoing costs.