An overview of Medicare periods of enrollment
When you become eligible for Medicare healthcare coverage, you only have a small timeframe to enroll. Using the time allotted to consider and subsequently enroll in coverage is imperative. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have strict guidelines...
Legislation targets Medicare savings and enhancements
While navigating Medicare rules and regulations can be challenging and, in some instances, costly, recently enacted legislation offers important enhancements and potential cost savings for Medicare beneficiaries starting this year. Both the Inflation Reduction Act,...
The solvency of the Social Security trust funds and the impact on benefits
With more than 65 million Americans receiving monthly benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Social Security program provides crucial income protection for retirees, disabled workers, and widow(er)s across the United States. Despite the importance...
Speaking up and looking ahead: Advocating for Social Security applicants
Benefits such as those administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) are crucial to securing a stable financial future for millions in this country. Unfortunately, the process of applying for and receiving those benefits has become increasingly complex due...