Understand how early retirement impacts survivor benefits. Learn if your spouse’s reduced Social Security at 63 will affect their future widow/widower’s benefits after your death.

Nursing Homes and the AMA, Once Medicaid Defenders, Hang Back as GOP Mulls Big Cuts
Industry groups have been notably restrained as GOP lawmakers consider sweeping new Medicaid cuts expected under DOGE-inspired directives, KFF Health News reports.

Social Security Says Reports of Permanently Closing Field Offices Are False
The Social Security Administration explains its 2025 activities to date.

Retiring Overseas? Here’s What You Need to Know About Banking and Social Security
Now that all payments are electronically distributed, managing Social Security while living abroad requires a little more thought. Here’s everything you need to know about retiring as a U.S. expat.

Musk, DOGE Claim They’ll Stop Health Care Fraud in Medicare and Medicaid
But Trump’s been allowing the CMS scammers to walk free, according to this new KFF Health News investigation.

Medicaid & Married Couples: Protecting Your Home in a Second Marriage
Understand the complexities of Medicaid eligibility for married couples. Explore the Community Spouse Resource Allowance and spousal refusal options.

Medicare Telehealth Wins Another Temporary Lifeline
But will Congress make this latest extension permanent?

Medicare Drug Costs Spike as Plans Quickly Shift to Co-Insurance
It’s not just the price of eggs. Here’s why your Medicare out-of-pocket prescription costs are high in 2025.

Social Security Dumps DOGE Phone Service Cuts
According to an internal memo obtained by The Washington Post, Elon Musk’s DOGE plans to eliminate phone service for most of the Social Security Administration’s claims operations have been killed.

Medicare Update: Hello, Dr. Oz. Goodbye, Weight-loss Drugs. Plus Medicare Advantage’s BIG $$$ Surprise
The Trump Administration has promised not to cut Medicare and Medicaid benefits but that doesn’t mean it’s been leaving things alone there. Here’s what’s been happening at CMS.
