Medicare vs. Medicaid: What is the difference between these two health programs? What to know to access the right one for your own, or a loved one’s needs. Fortune · Jul 11, 2023
‘Single-engine’ government is working efficiently in Rajasthan, says CM Ashok Gehlot Laying emphasis on the social security model adopted by the Congress regime, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on July 11 said the “single-engine” government in the State was working more efficiently than the BJP’s “double-engine” governments elsewhere, which had failed to work for people’s welfare. The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023
Social Security Fund dips by B17.6bn In 2022, the Social Security Fund (SSF) declined by more than 17.6 billion baht, the first drop in five years, as a result of decreased market capitalisation (mark to market) and reduced contributions to alleviate the financial burden of subscribers during the pandemic, says a Finance Ministry source who requested… Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2023
California improving prisoner healthcare The improvements "should help shut the revolving door between homelessness and incarceration" Salon · Jul 9, 2023
Let’s be clear. Robodebt was ended by welfare recipients with their suffering After the shameful revelations from the royal commission, we have to change the way we talk about social security The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2023
California promises better care for thousands of inmates as they leave prison California has agreed to improve health care for newly released prison inmates who are disabled, including through a series of measures that advocates say will help almost everyone trying to make the transition from incarceration. Tribune News Service · Jul 8, 2023
Victims now know they were right about robodebt all along. Let the royal commission change the way we talk about welfare The long-awaited robodebt royal commission report landed today, making searing adverse findings against both politicians and bureaucrats. The Conversation · Jul 7, 2023
Ticket to Work Program: What Is It and How Does It Work? This Social Security Administration program is underused and underpromoted, yet hundreds of thousands of American workers could access its benefits. Kiplinger · Jul 7, 2023
Commentary: We don’t have 10 years to think about our Social Security insolvency problem It has been nearly 40 years since Congress was able to find common ground on the future of Social Security. While millions of people depend on the system as a lifeline, politicians have done little to slow the erosion of the program’s finances. Chicago Tribune · Jul 7, 2023
Missouri Gov. Parson vetoes bill enabling more compensation to wrongfully convicted COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday evening vetoed a sweeping public safety bill that would have allowed more people who were wrongfully convicted to receive compensation from the state. Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023
The Robodebt royal commission will tell us who's to blame, but that's just the start Today will be a moment of truth for hundreds of thousands of Australians and for what the federal court has condemned as a “shameful chapter” in Australian public administration. The Conversation · Jul 6, 2023
California man admits to hiding mother’s death and collecting $830k in benefits Scheme is one of longest of its kind in US history The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
This Election Season, Beware of These False Promises Many politicians offer a simplified view of the world—one in which government interventions are all benefits and no costs. That couldn't be further from the truth. Reason · Jul 6, 2023
Leaving Retirement? Three Things to Consider Before You Unretire Some of today’s retirees are finding they’re withdrawing too much from their retirement accounts and need to return to work to make ends meet. Kiplinger · Jul 5, 2023
Kiplinger · Jul 4, 2023 How Veterans With Disabilities Can Claim All the Benefits They Earned Many veterans with disabilities who are unable to work are missing out on key disability benefits that could reshape their economic stability following active duty.
Reason · Jul 4, 2023 Is Debating Debt Policy Actually Terrorism? The fight over the debt ceiling has foreshadowed how the policy debates of the presidential election cycle are likely to go.
The Guardian - US · Jul 3, 2023 California man hid mother’s death for more than 30 years to collect benefits Donald Felix Zampach collected over $830,000 in his mother’s social security and military retirement payments
Reason · Jun 29, 2023 CBO Projects Huge Deficits, $116 Trillion in New Borrowing Over the Next 30 Years A new Congressional Budget Office report warns of "significant economic and financial consequences" caused by the federal government's reckless borrowing.
Irish Mirror · Jun 29, 2023 Five reasons you can legally avoid paying the €160 TV licence fee There are ways to get away without being hit with a €1,000 fine for not paying
The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023 Keep it simple: On opting for higher pension With the spirit of the Supreme Court judgment being to provide a better social security net, the Union Ministry and the EPFO should help simplify the process of applying for higher pension
Kiplinger · Jun 27, 2023 Making Your Retirement Savings Last: Three Key Questions to Ask Once you know what you’ll be doing in retirement, how to pay for it and how to bridge any income gaps, you’ll be prepared when it’s time to make the transition.
Kiplinger · Jun 26, 2023 Midyear Tax Planning Strategies: Five Things to Do Now Tax planning is most effective as a year-round strategy. Here’s what you should do now at midyear.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 26, 2023 Fix bad customer service at Social Security Administration Seniors, people with disabilities and AARP are fed up with the poor service. There is no excuse for failing to provide people with the services they need and answers to questions about the Social Security they’ve earned.
Kiplinger · Jun 25, 2023 When Will Social Security Run Out of Money? And Medicare? Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help pay benefits, are projected to outspend their surpluses. What happens when the safety net faces a shortfall?
Daily Record · Jun 24, 2023 People on PIP or DLA could see changes to Motability Scheme this year when lease ends Over 690 vehicles are available through the Motability Scheme this summer.