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Most workers plan to file early for Social Security

Most workers plan to file early for Social Security

To secure the maximum amount in monthly Social Security retirement benefits, Americans must wait until full retirement age to start receiving their payouts. Results from a 2023 survey show that most of today’s workers know about this stipulation – and yet the vast...
Medicare benefits 2024: Five positive changes for seniors

Medicare benefits 2024: Five positive changes for seniors

More than 65 million seniors across the country benefit from Medicare, a government health insurance program. When does Medicare start? At age 65, you become eligible for Medicare if you are a U.S. citizen. You do not have to wait until you retire to apply for the...
2024 standard protections for spouses of Medicaid applicants

2024 standard protections for spouses of Medicaid applicants

Each fall, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) renews the federal guidelines that seek to protect individuals whose spouses are applying for or receiving Medicaid long-term care benefits. These protections, known as the Spousal Impoverishment...