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Increasing enrollment in Medicare Advantage
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans has steadily increased in recent years, currently accounting for over half (54 percent) of all Medicare recipients. Along with increased enrollment, Medicare payments to MA plans continue to outpace traditional Medicare spending. The Congressional…
Accuracy of 2025 COLA could be in question
This article by Trevor Jennewine for The Motley Fool postulates that President Trump’s federal employee hiring freeze may affect the amount of the 2025 COLA. Of course, this could go either way, either higher or lower than it should be.…
Social Security to start deducting for Overpayments
Originally, the overpayment reduction to benefits was 100% of the benefit amount until the debt was paid. In March 2024, the reduction was reduced to 10%. Then, in March 2025 it was changed back to 100%. As of April 2025…
Social Security may be limiting phone services – again
Earlier this year, the Trump Administration announced a plan to reduce fraud by limiting the availability of phone services to recipients. Because of the pushback from the news media and the public, that plan was abandoned. The new version would…
Accuracy of Social Security reporting on customer service issues questioned
Senator Warren has asked for detailed data concerning the wait times for phone calls/ Commissioner Bisignano has agreed to increased data reporting and transparency. Suzanne Blake reporting for Newsweek discusses here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the full…
Ninety Years of Social Security
Social Security payments are a lifeline for millions of Americans. This year the program is 90 years old. Although many changes have happened over the years, at this point in time, Social Security desperately in need of reform. Beth Sterns…
Where can you stretch your Social Security dollars?
Living on a fixed income is not easy. Sometimes finding a more affordable place to live can help. The Trefis Team writing for Forbes gives some tips here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the full content of the…
The Hold Harmless rule – Why Medicare increases will not Lower your Social Security
Most years a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increases Social Security recipient’s payments. However, depending on the accompanying increase to Medicare Part B, that increase may be offset. Gabriela Leon for msn explains how the Hold Harmless rule will keep…
CMS releases 2026 Medicare Part D Information
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released preliminary technical Medicare Part D bid information for the 2026 contract year, which will help Part D plans finalize their Part D and Medicare Advantage (MA) offerings for 2026. As…
Basics of the Social Security Cost of Living (COLA) increase
Generally, the COLA is an increase in Social Security benefits that usually occurs each year. It is announced in October, effective in December and shows up in payments in January. Read this article by DJ Wilson for AMAC for a…