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Social Security and Poverty
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities states that Social Security benefits lift 22 million Americans out of poverty. In Andrew G. Biggs’ column for AEI (The American Enterprise Institute), he does not question that Social Security reduces poverty but…
Medicare finalizes substantial improvements that focus on primary care, mental health, and diabetes prevention
(Source – www.cms.gov) announcement Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the 2017 Physician Fee Schedule final rule that recognizes the importance of primary care by improving payment for chronic care management and behavioral health. The rule…
How to be Successful Retiree
Do you know how to be a successful retiree? In John Wasik’s column, he shares some insights into how to achieve this distinction. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of…
Increase the Retirement Age to 70
Will increasing the retirement age to 70 be one of the changes needed to make Social Security financially stable? Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of the referenced article. The URL (internet address)…
Medicare Appeals Backlog: Ten Years to Clear
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals estimates the Medicare appeals backlog of 750,000 cases will take ten years to clear. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the…
Three Little Known Medicare Benefits
Are you aware of these three little known Medicare benefits: Free depression screening, eight smoking-cessation visits, and annual wellness visit at no cost to you? Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full…
Ask Rusty – Widow’s Benefit
Dear Rusty: I am 74 years old, born in October of 1942, and in rapidly declining health. I took my Social Security early, as soon as I was 62, and now get $1838 per month in Social Security benefits (before…
Easy Ways to Boost Your Monthly Social Security Income
There are a few ways to boost your monthly Social Security income whether your retirement is around the corner or a long way off by implementing one or all of the five ways outlined in the article. Read article here……
Are You One of the 3.5 Percent Affected by WEP and the GPO?
In USA Today’s Money Q&A column, Robert Powell answers the question on how WEP (Windfall Elimination Provision) or GPO (Government Pension Offset) will affect one’s Social Security benefits. Read his answer here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects…
Social Security Death Master File
If you are one of the 7,400 annually that find your name erroneously listed on the Death Master File, Social Security Administration’s recommendations in removing your name are outlined in Liz Weston’s article. Read article here… Notice: The link provided…