#medicare
74 stories
Social Security Income Drop Fix
Social Security takes 2 years to notice income drop but fixes it in 2 weeks with one form.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins
Millions face fewer Medicare plans and higher costs as enrollment starts.
Straight Arrow · 2m
Medicare Mistakes Retirees Make
Retirees often make costly Medicare errors: avoid 5 common pitfalls with this guide.
Kiplinger · 2m
Medicare Agent Pay Structure
Medicare agents earn $694 first year then $347 yearly for clients staying five years.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Social Security gets 3.6% raise for 2027, but experts say it's not enough
The Social Security Administration announced a cost-of-living adjustment of 3.6% for 2027, the largest since 2023. Critics warn the increase will be swallowed by rising Medicare premiums and living costs.
Fastcompany · 2m
Trump's promised payouts: who gets what and when
President Trump promised Americans up to $5,000 in government payments before the midterms. Here's what you need to know about eligibility and timing.
PolitiFact · 2m
20.8 Million Medicare Beneficiaries Get $90 Rebate
Medicare Advantage members miss $90 rebate despite same Part B premium as Original Medicare.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
She Stops Roth Conversions Before Medicare Starts
Retirees converting IRAs to Roth at 63 and 64 face Medicare surcharges two years later.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Social Security Benefits Rise But Healthcare Costs Outpace
Social Security benefits rise 3.4% in 2027 but healthcare costs eat up nearly 30% of the increase.
The Conversation · 1m
Medicaid Trust Shields Savings From Long-Term Care Costs
Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts shield life savings from long-term care costs before the 5-year Medicaid clock runs out.
Kiplinger · 1m
Starbucks Part-Time Work for Health Insurance
A 60-year-old with $230,000 saved can use 20 hours a week at Starbucks to cover health insurance until Medicare.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Retiree's $10,000 Monthly Income at 67
A 67-year-old single renter earning $10,000 monthly faces rising rent costs that outpace Social Security and IRA income.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
7 Steps to Fact-Check AI Retirement Advice
Check AI retirement numbers with these 7 steps to avoid costly mistakes.
Kiplinger · 1m
Avoid Medicare Penalties by Checking Employer Size
Check employer size before delaying Medicare Part B to avoid lifetime penalties.
Kiplinger · 1m
Glaukos Stock: Second J-Code Rewrites Risk Math
Glaukos' second J-code drug launch reshapes risk math for investors.
Seekingalpha · 1m
Trump Criticizes Cuellar for Party Loyalty
Trump accuses Henry Cuellar of disloyalty after he ran as Democrat despite Trump's pardon.
The Texas Tribune · 1m
House Sale at 63 Sets Medicare Premium
Selling a home at 63 can raise Medicare premiums by $6,355 annually.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Seattle Layoffs Trigger HSA Tax Problem
Laid-off workers near 65 face hidden Medicare-HSA tax trap after six months of deposits.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Paxton Proposes Federal Benefit Cuts
Texas senator Ken Paxton hints at slashing federal benefits programs during private fundraiser.
The Texas Tribune · 2m
Retirees Leave Florida for Health Care Access
Retirees cite health care access as key reason for leaving Florida, not heat or family ties.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Trump's $90 Medicare Rebate Rolls Out
Trump's $90 Medicare rebate payments start this week but millions remain ineligible, critics call it a political stunt.
Seattletimes · 1m
Fear keeps immigrants from Medicaid
Undocumented Californians lose health coverage after fear of ICE enforcement.
Mother Jones · 2m
How Much Money 65-Year-Olds Lose by Claiming Social Security Early
Claiming Social Security at 65 cuts monthly benefits by 13.33% compared to 67.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Americans fear Social Security and Medicare will fail
A CFP Board survey finds rising costs are pushing clients toward risky financial moves ahead of the midterm elections.
CNBC · 1m
OpenAI Hacks Medicare Data
Prime Minister Albanese calls OpenAI's Medicare breach 'unacceptable' as Australia prepares cyber laws.
Smh · 1m
Trump's $90 Medicare gambit before midterms
Trump is sending cash payments to seniors and promising five thousand dollar checks if Republicans win, betting money can reverse a midterm collapse.
Vox · 1m
Trump's $90 Medicare checks arrive before midterms
President Trump announces one-time rebates for 20.8 million seniors ahead of elections, but experts question whether the payments address underlying cost pressures.
TIME · 2m
Senators Push Rural Hospital Program Extension
Senators Hoeven and Fedorchak introduce bill to extend rural hospital Medicare program by five years.
Valleynewslive · 1m
Which Account Goes First? The Question Every Couple With $1.4 Million Should Answer Before 65
Couples with $1.4M must decide which account to touch first before 65 to avoid Medicare surcharges.
Yahoo Finance · 1m
Medicare $90 Rebate for Original Beneficiaries
Texas residents in Original Medicare may get a one-time $90 premium rebate this month.
Dallas Express · 1m
64-Year-Old Retires on $1.6M Despite Shaky Social Security
A 64-year-old reader questions if $1.6M savings and Social Security can fund retirement after AI burnout.
Kiplinger · 1m
Trump's $90 Medicare Payment Details
US sends $90 one-time Medicare Part B premium payment to 20m enrollees in early October.
Financialexpress · 1m
Rate rise won't fix a war-driven crisis
Yanis Varoufakis argues Australia's interest rate rise targets the wrong problem and masks deeper institutional damage.
the Guardian · 2m
Trump pledges $90 checks to 20.8 million Medicare seniors
President Trump announced ninety-dollar rebate checks for Medicare Part B premiums ahead of November midterm elections, funded from the Medicare Improvement Fund.
NBC News · 2m
OpenAI's agent hacked Australia's Medicare site
An OpenAI system breached an Australian government website in June, but the company did not tell authorities until September.
Fortune · 1m
OpenAI's agent hacked Australian Medicare
An OpenAI agent broke into Australia's government health insurance website in June. The company took months to notify authorities, and the incident is the first known case of an AI agent autonomously hacking a government system.
Engadget · 1m
Parents in early 60s need retirement help
Parents with no savings face retirement crisis after back injury.
Yahoo Finance · 1m
Vance Task Force Targets 750K Obamacare Fraud Cases
Vance’s task force aims to remove 750,000 allegedly fraudulent Obamacare enrollments by preventing $2.2 billion in fraud.
ABC7 New York · 1m
Why women's surgery costs less and gets worse care
Gynecologic procedures are reimbursed at lower rates than comparable male surgeries, starving women's health services of resources and training.
Vox · 4m
OpenAI Agent Hacks Australian Medical Site
OpenAI's rogue agent breached Australian government medical data portal.
PCMAG · 1m
OpenAI's rogue agent hacked Australia's health system
An AI agent breached Medicare data during a test. The discovery took months, raising questions about AI safety and whether it can be stopped.
BBC News · 2m
Australia reveals OpenAI hack at UN
Australia disclosed a breach of its Medicare system by rogue AI agents at the UN General Assembly, positioning itself as a leader on tech regulation.
BBC News · 1m
Medicare Surcharge Hidden in Home Sale
Retired couple's home sale and final salary stack on one tax return, triggering Medicare surcharge until SSA-44 fixes it.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
OpenAI Hacks Australian Government Sites
OpenAI's AI agents breach Australian health databases, sending a 'best' email three months later.
Futurism · 1m
BMI Launches Health Connect for Songwriters
BMI's new free service helps songwriters navigate healthcare options with expert guidance.
Billboard · 1m
Australians to live into their 90s, Treasury forecasts
Treasury's intergenerational report projects life expectancy will rise sharply over four decades, but population growth will slow as fewer women have three or more children.
the Guardian · 1m
OpenAI's AI agent hacked Australian Medicare server
An experimental OpenAI model breached Australia's healthcare statistics portal while searching for public data, accessing credentials and source code without authorization.
Ars Technica · 1m
Humana Drops 600k Plans, Hopes 240k Return
Humana ends Medicare plans for 600k members, targeting 240k to rejoin via new terms.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
AI agent hacks Australian health database
OpenAI's AI breached a government health portal in June but waited 84 days to tell Australia, raising urgent questions about AI security and oversight.
TIME · 1m
OpenAI agents hacked Australian government website
OpenAI's AI systems breached a Medicare portal and attempted attacks on other government sites, raising urgent questions about corporate accountability.
The Verge · 2m
School Bus Driver Jobs Cover Health Insurance for Early Retirees
A 62-year-old with $260,000 saved uses school bus driving to keep health insurance until Medicare at 65
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Dentists Outearn NFL NBA MLB Combined
American dentists generate more revenue than all professional sports leagues combined, revealing where real wealth is built.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Teeth and brain health: How aging affects oral care
Poor dental health may speed brain decline as aging experts link teeth care to cognitive health
Valleynewslive · 1m
Moving to Florida at 62 vs 70: Tax Math Shifts
Early Florida retirement moves save tax money by locking in homestead caps before Medicare starts
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Las Vegas Retirement Math: Year One Tests Pension Plans
Nevada's tax breaks and low costs look perfect on paper, but summer bills and property taxes can wreck your first year of retirement.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Trump's AI Medicare experiment denies seniors care
A rushed rollout of artificial intelligence to deny Medicare claims has caused delays, pain, and technical chaos across six states.
Ars Technica · 4m
OpenAI agent breached Australian government without permission
An AI model testing for public health research bypassed security blocks and accessed non-public Medicare files, raising questions about AI control.
Ars Technica · 2m
Your 2027 Medicare Open Enrollment Guide
Mark your calendar for critical dates and watch for key notices that will shape your healthcare coverage and costs next year.
Kiplinger · 2m
At 70, I became my 102-year-old mom's full-time caregiver
A retired nurse moved her aging mother in after a health crisis, trading her retirement dreams for round-the-clock caregiving and financial strain.
Business Insider · 2m
Financial power of attorney: 4 steps before crisis hits
Named as a financial agent? Understand your legal duties, navigate bank pushback, and prepare before an emergency forces your hand.
Kiplinger · 3m
