An increasingly likely partial shutdown could impact a number of federal services.

In 2026, Social Security benefits get a 2.8% COLA increase, but a 9.7% hike in Medicare Part B premiums may leave many ...

Overlooking any of these changes could be costly.

When medical costs are rising rapidly, Medicare consumes a larger portion of Social Security benefits each year. Recipients of Social Security will experience that in a big way in 2026. Social ...

Some retirees could see Medicare premiums rise by more than $400 a month in 2026 due to IRMAA. Here’s how it affects Social Security checks and who pays more.

Medicare benefits continue during the federal shutdown, but it could be more difficult to get questions answered. JJ Gouin/Getty While Social Security and Medicare benefits continue to be paid during ...

Medicare is funded through mandatory spending, keeping it safe from government shutdowns. The Medicare enrollment process begins with the Social Security Administration. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) ...

Experts too easily forget that “government spending” is a benign way of describing central planning of precious resources.

My Medicare starts Nov. 1, and I received my first bill, due on Oct. 25, about a week ago. This bill is for three months, from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, and it's over $550. I currently have more than $12,000 ...

As a result of the U.S. government shutting down on Oct. 1, 2025, certain federal employees will work without pay, while others will be temporarily furloughed. In the past, these workers have ...

Let’s discuss how to apply online, along with a few problems we are discovering in helping others apply for Medicare at ...

Social Security and Medicare benefits continue to be paid despite shutdown. SSA field offices stay open with reduced staff, services and longer waits. Annual COLA announcement delayed; beneficiaries ...