Your Social Security benefits for 2025: COLA update

Your Social Security benefits for 2025: COLA update

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially released its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) figures for 2025. These newly issued numbers will have an impact on monthly Social Security benefits payouts for retirees, as well as recipients of Social...
New rental assistance rule may open benefits to more seniors

New rental assistance rule may open benefits to more seniors

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published a final rule simplifying and expanding its rental subsidy program for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Effective Sept. 30, 2024, the new rule is likely to allow more people to qualify for SSI. In addition, some...
Proposed Medicare bill aims to end ‘Observation Status’ penalty

Proposed Medicare bill aims to end ‘Observation Status’ penalty

In the ever-evolving landscape of health care, one critical challenge has been ensuring that Medicare recipients receive the coverage they need without undue financial burdens. A new legislative effort aims to address a particularly perplexing issue: the distinction...