Social Security, Medicare

Medicare, Social Security Update as Vivek Ramaswamy Weighs in on Cuts
Trump originally appointed Ramaswamy and Tesla executive Elon Musk to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency.
This economist warned the US is ‘past the point where we can fix Social Security by cutting benefits’ — here's what you need to know before you retire
The Social Security system in the United States is in deep trouble. According to the 2024 Trustees report, the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund, which pays benefits to retirees and survivors,
Republicans Are Already Coming for Medicare and Social Security
Donald Trump’s election has Republicans chomping at the bit at some of their favorite targets: government programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. In an interview with Fox Business Tuesday morning,
Social Security Cuts Needed, GOP Rep. Says: 'Have to Have the Stomach'
Republican Richard McCormick has said the incoming government will have to "have the stomach" to make decisions regarding the funding of Social Security and other government programs. Speaking on Fox Business,
House Republican: ‘Hard decisions’ needed on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said Tuesday that lawmakers will ultimately face tough choices on spending in next year’s unified GOP government, suggesting cuts may be coming to social welfare programs.
GOP already 'chomping at the bit' to cut Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare: analysis
Republicans are already revealing their eagerness to cut earned benefits for millions of Americans, if one House Republican is to be believed. In a recent interview with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo,
'Have the stomach': Republican claims Dems need to back Social Security and Medicare cuts
Rep. Richard McCormick (R-GA) told Fox Business that Republicans will desperately need help from Democrats if they intend to cut Social Security and Medicare — both of which are programs Democrats have historically supported.
How could the new Social Security Fairness Act change your benefits for next year?
The Social Security Fairness Act is currently working its way through the Senate after being passed by the House of ...
As Trump’s DOGE plans crackdown, Social Security union secures telework deal
Tens of thousands of Social Security Administration staffers can continue teleworking into 2029 under a recent deal signed ...
Social Security announces major change for three groups. See if you’re on the list
The Social Security Administration has announced several changes set to go into effect next year to address inflation and the ...
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Tyler man gets 2 years in prison for selling fake U.S. residency, Social Security cards
A Tyler man was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison on Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to fraud and misuse of visas, ...
Will Senate pass bill to end Social Security penalty for teachers, police before time runs out?
Republican Louisiana U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy implored Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to scheduled vote to end Social ...
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Will the Social Security Fairness Act get a vote in the Senate before time runs out?
The clock is ticking for the final days of this Congress and some members of Louisiana’s delegation are trying to push ...
2 Important Social Security Changes Retirees Can Expect in 2025, and Another Big Change That's Unlikely
The Social Security program undergoes several changes each year to keep benefits aligned with wages and inflation. It is ...
How To Review And Understand Your Social Security Benefits
When to begin drawing Social Security benefits is a critical decision, particularly for married couples. Starting benefits ...
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Wolcott woman sentenced for stealing Social Security benefits
According to court records, Manning’s brother received disability insurance benefit payments from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Manning’s brother died in October 2015 at which time his SSA ...
Is it possible to retire comfortably on Social Security alone? We asked seniors.
USA TODAY reached out to retirees across the country who are living mostly on Social Security, to ask how they were doing.
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Company Behind Massive Social Security Number Leak Shuts Down
National Public Data closes its doors after a Florida court rejects its bankruptcy filing attempt. The breach exposed an ...