In January 2018, a dispute over immigration protections resulted in a weekend shutdown. Some federal workers were furloughed or worked without pay. Benefits such as Social Security and Medicare were ...

To ensure your wellness visit is covered, stick to what is typically included in the visit. Asking questions about your recurrent hip pain or an upset stomach could result in the physician adding ...

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

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Social Security benefits will rise 2.8% in 2026, but Medicare Part B premiums will jump from $185 to $202.90 monthly. The typical Social Security benefit increase of $56 per month drops to about $38 ...

Digital identity wallet service ID.me entered into a contract with CMS, with rollouts to improve secured access and user experience coming to Medicare.gov in early 2026. ID.me will act as an identity ...

MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ID.me today announced it has entered into a contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to enable secured access and improved user ...

A previous version of this column incorrectly characterized the HeyMOE tool as powered by AI. The column has been updated. Choosing the right Medicare coverage, deciding whether to buy a ...

Medicare premium increases are expected to reduce the 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026. Medicare Part A costs, including the inpatient hospital deductible, are set to rise in ...

It's been a busy few weeks for retirees, with Social Security announcing the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and Medicare's monthly premiums being unveiled for the coming year. Social Security's ...

Next year's cost-of-living raise of 2.8% in Social Security could be lost by increases in the cost of Medicare Parts A and B. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B will jump nearly 9.7% in ...

It’s official. Medicare costs will eat up much of older Americans' Social Security cost-of-living increase next year. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B, which covers outpatient care, ...