Projected 2.8% Social Security COLA for 2026 offsets by rising Medicare Part B and D premiums amid increasing senior poverty rates. Key inflation and policy insights.

Medicare and Social Security trust funds are expected to run dry by 2033 due to rising hospital costs and weak wage growth, potentially reducing benefits by 23%. Nebraska offers Medicare education programs to assist beneficiaries in understanding their options.

Social Security benefits in 2026 will increase by 2.7%, but rising Medicare Part B and D premiums will significantly reduce the net gain for retirees, highlighting challenges in healthcare cost inflation and COLA calculations.

Explore how changes in CPI reporting and BLS leadership impact inflation-protected retirement income strategies, focusing on annuities with fixed escalators versus CPI-based adjustments.

Senator Kelly outlines significant effects of recent Medicaid and Social Security policy changes in Arizona, focusing on coverage loss, work requirements, and bipartisan legislative efforts.

Understand the 2025 Social Security earnings test thresholds and strategic tax-efficient income planning to preserve benefits for retirees with earned income.

The 2025 Social Security Trustees Report highlights retirement income risks and promotes diversified strategies including annuities, dividend stocks, and alternative investments to build resilient portfolios.

Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals remands PTSD-related disability insurance claim, emphasizing the need for clear evaluation of cognitive limitations and work capacity in ALJ decisions under the Administrative Procedure Act.

2025 trustees reports reveal Social Security and Medicare insolvency by 2033, requiring urgent reform to avoid drastic benefit cuts and tax hikes. Analysis of funding challenges, recent legislation, and international reform models.

Social Security and Medicare are nearing reserve depletion amid 2025-26 budget discussions, raising concerns for U.S. insurance and regulatory sectors.