CBO offers Congress options for saving Social Security, Medicare, Highway Trust Fund from insolvency
Deficit reduction options offered by the CBO and CRFB could extend the solvency of key trust funds for Social Security, Medicare and highways that are on a path to exhaustion.
The IRS is coming after middle America: Sen. Bill Hagerty
Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., discusses the new GOP bill that would ban the IRS' $600 reporting requirement and reacts to claims that the GOP is targeting cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Insurance premiums skyrocketing in the south due to severe weather
FOX Business’ Ashley Webster reports on the rising costs of home insurance for residents in southern states like Florida and Louisiana due to devastating storms.
Kevin McCarthy calls out WH over Social Security, Medicare budget cut speculation: 'None of that is true'
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy claims he's not considering budget cuts to Social Security or Medicare as Congress negotiates fiscal pathways to raising the debt ceiling.
Bipartisan TRUST Act aims to shore up Social Security, Medicare, Highway trust funds
The bipartisan TRUST Act would establish rescue committees that propose financial fixes for endangered trust funds that feed Social Security, Medicare, and highway projects.
Florida's condo reserves law will 'end up bankrupting a lot of people': Joe Pinion
A 'Mornings with Maria' panel discusses how Florida's newest safety requirements for high-rise condos and apartments will impact homeowners.
More spending: Congress faces multibillion-dollar Medicare fix when it returns after midterms
Congress is under pressure to act on a Medicare shortfall of several billion dollars when it returns from the midterm elections, amid fears of health care shortages for seniors.
Zero-premium Medicare Advantage plans: What to know
Zero-premium Medicare Advantage plans are popular, but not all coverage is the same. Here's what shoppers should know ahead of next week's enrollment.
Hurricane Ian victims should get insurance claims in early: Deborah Hoffman
SWFL Insurance owner Deborah Hoffman discusses how Hurricane Ian is affecting Florida's insurance market on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Inflation impacts ability to afford ‘higher costs of health care’: Aflac CEO
Aflac Chairman and CEO Dan Amos says record-high inflation poses a ‘challenging environment’ for consumers.
Aflac to provide higher premium ‘option’ amid inflation: CEO
Aflac Chairman and CEO Dan Amos discusses inflation’s impact on insurance policies and offers for existing customers.
Lemonade launches crypto climate coalition
Lemonade CEO Daniel Schreiber discusses his plan to offer climate insurance to the world's most vulnerable farmers on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Medicare told to reassess premium hike after price slashed on Biogen Alzheimer's drug
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has asked Medicare to reassess its 2022 premium increase after Biogen slashed the cost of its expensive new Alzheimer's drug, which was part of the reason for the boost.
13M Americans skip medication due to high prescription cost, survey says
Nearly 13 million Americans skipped or delayed prescribed medicine in the year before the COVID-19 pandemic due to high costs, according to a recent survey.
Seniors are losing out on Medicare savings during open enrollment, data shows
The Medicare and Medicare Advantage open enrollment period ends on Dec. 7, but many seniors haven't reviewed their health coverage. Even fewer decided to actually change plans, according to a new survey.
Open enrollment season: What to know
Open enrollment is an annual period during which people can sign up for health insurance or change their plans.
Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy, data shows: How to reduce your hospital bills
Filing for bankruptcy can discharge your medical debt, but it can leave a lasting negative impact on your creditworthiness.
Peter Thiel-backed Medicare advisor raises $17M in fresh capital
Medicare advisory company Chapter has raised $17 million in fresh funding, bringing its total funding to date to approximately $19 million.
Key Social Security report delay leads top Republican to press Treasury for answers
Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, sent a letter to the Treasury Department on Friday inquiring as to why an important report detailing the financial health of two popular programs, Social Security and Medicare, has yet to be released.
Bipartisan infrastructure deal may repeal Trump's Medicare Rebate Rule: Will beneficiaries be affected?
Lawmakers looking to lock down a bipartisan infrastructure agreement are considering eliminating a Trump-era rule on Medicare rebates in order to raise revenue, which likely won’t end up hurting the program’s beneficiaries, experts say.