Social Security, Medicare

Medicare, Social Security Update as Vivek Ramaswamy Weighs in on Cuts
Trump originally appointed Ramaswamy and Tesla executive Elon Musk to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency.
Social Security's Largest Changes Coming in 2025
Arguably, the biggest change coming to Social Security in 2025 is the annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. To be sure, inflation has cooled off considerably, and as a result, the COLA that goes into effect for 2025 isn't nearly as large of an increase as those of the past few years.
Republicans Are Already Coming for Medicare and Social Security
Donald Trump’s election has Republicans chomping at the bit at some of their favorite targets: government programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. In an interview with Fox Business Tuesday morning,
Social Security Cuts Needed, GOP Rep. Says: 'Have to Have the Stomach'
In the 2024 fiscal year, which ended in September, $1.46 trillion was spent on Social Security, which pays retirement, survivor and disability benefits to tens of millions of Americans every month. In the 2025 fiscal year to date, $125 billion has been spent on Social Security.
House Republican: ‘Hard decisions’ needed on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said Tuesday that lawmakers will ultimately face tough choices on spending in next year’s unified GOP government, suggesting cuts may be coming to social welfare programs.
GOP already 'chomping at the bit' to cut Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare: analysis
Republicans are already revealing their eagerness to cut earned benefits for millions of Americans, if one House Republican is to be believed. In a recent interview with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo,
'Have the stomach': Republican claims Dems need to back Social Security and Medicare cuts
Rep. Richard McCormick (R-GA) told Fox Business that Republicans will desperately need help from Democrats if they intend to cut Social Security and Medicare — both of which are programs Democrats have historically supported.
Trump Taps Fiserv’s Bisignano for Social Security Administration
President-elect Donald Trump is nominating Frank Bisignano, the chief executive officer of fintech and payments company ...
What to know about Social Security's December schedule and COLA increase
Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment ...
As Trump’s DOGE plans crackdown, Social Security union secures telework deal
Tens of thousands of Social Security Administration staffers can continue teleworking into 2029 under a recent deal signed ...
Trump picks Fiserv CEO Bisignano to head the Social Security Administration
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday he has chosen Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano to head the Social Security ...
Social Security announces major change for three groups. See if you’re on the list
The Social Security Administration has announced several changes set to go into effect next year to address inflation and the ...
Social Security Benefits Get a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2025, and It's a Big Deal for Retirees
Social Security payments receive annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to protect the purchasing power of benefits from ...
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Can you get a HELOC while on Social Security?
Wondering whether you can borrow money from your home equity if you're on Social Security? Here's what to know.
What will happen to Social Security under Trump’s tax plan?
Trump’s plan to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits would help current beneficiaries, but future recipients may be ...
Social Security Looms As A Backdoor To Universal Basic Income
Social Security is in the process of morphing into “universal basic income” (UBI). The previous statement isn’t an ...
The Social Security Fairness Act is incredibly irresponsible
The U.S. recently went through an election cycle in which candidates promised to protect Social Security. That pledge was a ...