The privatization of Medicare has been taking place without much public debate – a trend that KFF says has implications for the 68 million people covered by Medicare, health care providers, Medicare spending, and taxpayers.

In recent weeks, the Social Security Administration has been plagued by technology errors, staff cuts and even marking living people as dead, according to KFF Health News.

Discover how your income can increase Medicare Part B and D premiums. Understand IRMAA thresholds, appeal processes, and effective planning strategies to reduce your financial burden.

But KFF research reports new findings that raise concerns.

Understand the complexities of merging inheritance trusts with revocable trusts for Medicaid spend-down protection. Learn why third-party trusts are treated differently and how to safeguard your assets.

What do I need to know about the difference between Part D and Part B medications?

Social Security wait times to talk with a staffer by phone, email or in person have increased as the Trump administration, DOGE cut staffing, MSNBC reports.

You won’t want to miss these changes announced by CMS. Plus, insights from Marcia Mantell.

A Biden administration policy capped the overpayment of Social Security clawbacks at 10%. Then the Trump administration came down hard with its overpayment demands on beneficiaries. Now there’s a quietly introduced change.

But KFF Health News reports some older Americans get lost in the transitions. At least 41 hospital systems have dropped out of 62 Medicare Advantage plans serving all or parts of 25 states since July. Here’s what to do so you don’t lose Medicare coverage.