CMS Opens Applications for Historic $50 Billion Rural Health Investment

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched the Rural Health Transformation Program, a record-breaking $50 billion initiative to strengthen health care in rural America. Created...

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Are You Eligible for VA Veterans Pension? What to Know in September 2025

Veterans Pension program provides tax-free monthly payments to qualified veterans and their families, offering an important safety net in retirement or disability. But eligibility depends on strict servi...

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Medicare Pilot 2026: Procedures That Will Need Prior Authorization

Beginning in January 2026, Medicare beneficiaries in six pilot states will face new requirements for certain medical treatments. For the first time in traditional Medicare, patients will need to obtain prio...

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Seniors to See Tax Relief with New $6,000 Deduction in Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”

America’s seniors are set to receive major tax relief thanks to a new $6,000 bonus senior deduction included in The One, Big, Beautiful Bill. For many retirees, this comes...

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Coming August 29: Early SSI Payment for September 2025

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) last August 01, mark your calendar, you'll get the next SSI payment in August 29, and none in September. Here's what you need to know to pla...

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How Can Low-Income Americans Get Health Care Beyond Medicare and Medicaid?

If you're low-income and don’t qualify for Medicare or Medicaid, you still have multiple healthcare safety nets available. Between CHIP for children, Marketplace subsidies, community clini...

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Avoid Overpaying! What to Do if You Face Higher Medicare Premiums in 2025

Most people on Medicare will pay the standard $185 per month for Part B in 2025, but if your income is higher, your premium will be higher too. About 8% of Medicare beneficiaries will pay what’...

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Big Win for Seniors: New Law Ends Federal Taxes on Social Security for Most Retirees

Big news for retirees: Most Social Security recipients will soon keep more money in their pockets. The One Big, Beautiful Bill, recently signed into law, removes federal income taxes on So...

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Double SSI Payments Are Coming for Seniors in 2025: Here’s When to Expect Them

Before anything else, do seniors get SSI? Yes, seniors can receive SSI. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program providing monthly payments to people with limited income and ...

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How Much Are Retirees Getting From Social Security in 2025? Your State’s Average May Surprise You

Wondering how your monthly Social Security check stacks up against the rest of the country? You’re not alone. In 2025, millions of Americans are relying on Social Secu...

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