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Navigating the SSDI program
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides monthly payments to people with a disability that stops or limits their ability to work for at least a year. In addition to meeting the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability, individuals must have…
Is Social Security Impacted by the Federal Grants Pause?
Within days of taking office, President Trump ordered a pause on all grants and loans already approved by the government. What does this mean to Social Security and Medicare? According to the memo, the pause does not include “assistance provided…
Unmet dental needs of Medicare Advantage members
According to a recently published study in the JAMA Health Forum, Medicare Advantage dental plans may create barriers to dental care access for seniors despite the plans’ intended purpose of expanding coverage. Medicare Advantage Members with dental benefits reported higher…
There aren’t any quick fixes to Social Security insolvency
When combining the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund (OASI) and the Disability Insurance Trust Fund (DI), Social Security will be able to pay 100 percent of total scheduled benefits until 2035, according to the Social Security Trustee Report for…
Are Social Security benefits taxed?
Do you have to pay income taxes on your Social Security benefit? About 40 percent of people who get Social Security must pay federal income taxes on their benefits. However, this usually happens if you have other substantial income in…
This 2025 Medicare Change could reduce out-of-pocket expenses
Medicare changes every year, and 2025 was no exception. Although those changes usually involve higher premiums and deductibles for recipients, these two changes may reduce some seniors’ out-of-pocket expenses. How will seniors benefit from these changes? Kailey Hagen explains the…
Will you qualify for back payments under the Social Security Fairness Act?
The Social Security Fairness Act signed into law on January 5th, ended the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). These provisions reduced or eliminated the Social Security benefits of over 3.2 million people who receive a pension…
Not just retirees who are impacted by Social Security changes
Although the yearly announcement from Social Security on the upcoming changes is aimed at retirees, those still working need to be aware of those changes as well. Why? Maurie Backman explains the two new rules for 2025 that could affect…
A Look Back in Time: Comparison of Social Security Benefits in 1974 and 2024
Stefon Walters for The Motley Fool provides a look at how Social Security has increased over the years. He also mentions the difference in the cost of goods between then and now. Read here… The link provided above connects readers to…
Identity Theft Awareness Week – January 27-31
The Social Security Administration is providing two webinars during the week to help you learn how to protect yourself from ID Theft. Attendance is free. Along with information on avoiding identity theft you will also hear about free tools and…