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.
‘Just a Mess’: Staff Cuts, Rushed Changes and Anxiety at Social Security
President Trump promised not to touch Social Security, but as Elon Musk’s DOGE team trims staff and plans cuts to phone services, The New York Times reports the system is groaning under the pressure.
HHS Proposes Eliminating Federal Medicare SHIP Funds
The DOGE 2026 draft budget proposes eliminating federal funds for all State Health Insurance Assistance Programs and seven other federal programs that serve as health care safety nets for older Americans, MedPage Today reports.
Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Target of Trump Executive Action
But will potential pharmaceutical tariffs nullify lower prescription costs? Plus Biden knocks DOGE Social Security job cuts.
At Social Security, These Are the Days of the Living Dead
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.
Social Security Blames ‘DEI’ & ‘Gender Ideology’ for Long Wait Times
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.
Thinking of Claiming Social Security Earlier Than Planned?
Amid political instability, that is the question. Should I throw in the towel and claim my Social Security benefits now—even though it might leave me in a financial dilemma later?
Financial Advisers Address Social Security Fears of Clients
More Americans are tapping benefits earlier than ever — but what’s driving this trend, and is it the right move?