A 10% jump in insurance premiums impacts the 2.8% Social Security cost‑of‑living adjustment — and a new IRS requirement strips some earners of a tax advantage.

Medicare will not literally erase Social Security checks in 2026, but rising premiums and cost-sharing can effectively absorb much of the new benefit for some retirees. With a modest cost-of-living ...

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, ...

Americans are growing more worried about the fates of Medicare and Social Security amid uncertainty over their future funding. According to polling from Gallup and West Health, roughly six in 10 ...

Standard premiums for Medicare Part B are increasing for 2026. The increase is $17.90 a month, or nearly 10%. The increase outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment ...

House Republicans are eyeing reforms to Social Security and Medicare if they retake the lower chamber in November, but they’re charting a cautious path when it comes to disclosing details on how they ...

(InvestigateTV) — People are feeling uncertain about the future of both Medicare and Social Security, according to a new NerdWallet survey. Kate Ashford with NerdWallet said they found a lot of ...

Enrolling in Medicare will go a lot smoother if you establish a my Social Security account and take other preparations ahead of time.

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 ...

The easy, though irresponsible, political path may seem obvious: Change the law, keep benefits whole, and pay by borrowing the money. This way legislators won't have to cast unpopular votes for ...

Medicare Part D is available to Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Part A or Part B. It works similarly to standard insurance plans. You pay monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and other ...