Social Security Update: Reasons for No Payments This Week – Newsweek
Many Americans counting on their Social Security checks will find that this week is silent—not due to any issues, but simply because of the payment schedule. The Social Security Administration (SSA) 2025 calendar indicates that benefits won’t be disbursed during one of the two calendar weeks this year, specifically from May 5th to 10th. Why […]
Florida Could Take Tourism Money to Pay for Tax Refunds – Newsweek
Florida could divert tax revenues, normally used for tourism marketing, to tax refunds, as part of a bill that passes through the state legislature. Why is it important? Florida County is currently collecting taxes on hotels, known as the Tourism Development Tax. Currently, at least 40% of this tax must be spent on tourism marketing. […]
Map Shows States Where Americans May Be Most at Risk of Losing Medicaid – Newsweek
President Donald Trump’s new budget plan has updated Medicaid job requirements and spending cuts could potentially reduce health insurance for millions of Americans. With the GOP-led House of Representatives moving forward with budget resolutions this month, the main committee is currently tasked with writing legislation that includes changes to Medicaid eligibility and funding sweep. Why […]
Social Security Cuts Warning Issued by Republican: 'We're Not Being Honest' – Newsweek
Republican lawmakers said Capitol Hill politicians were “not honest” when they said they wouldn't touch on social security. Why is it important? It is sometimes called “the third railway” (public policy that is uncontrollable due to its overwhelming popularity). Social security is dependent on tens of millions of Americans. An estimated 53 million retirees (16% […]
Over 5 Million People Could Lose Medicaid Coverage If Requirements Change – Newsweek
If Congress enacted work requirements in 2026, more than 5 million Americans risk losing Medicaid compensation, according to a new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Newsweek We contacted the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) by email for comment. Why is it important? Over 80 million people in the US rely on Medicaid […]
Medicare, Medicaid Cuts Would Force Half of Patients to Delay Care: Poll – Newsweek
Half of Medicare and Medicaid people will need to delay or skip health care if the program is facing massive cuts based on the Republican House budget. The vote of 1,000 adults in the US found that over 60% of Americans are worried about cutting Medicare and Medicaid under the new budget. Why is it […]
Social Security Benefits Change Gets a Boost – Newsweek
A new bill focused on marriage has been introduced that could have a major impact on payments of millions of Supplementary Security Income (SSI). If approved, the SSI benefits will remain the same amount even after the recipient is married. Newsweek We talked to experts about the possibility of getting it through. Stock image of […]
Social Security Checks of up to $5,108 To Be Paid Out This Week – Newsweek
Some Social Security beneficiaries will get payments directly to their bank accounts on Monday. Why is it important? Social Security benefits provide essential income to approximately 72 million Americans. What do you know Resignation checks are always issued throughout each calendar month and are usually determined by the requester's date of birth or the period […]
Student Forced to Fly 700 Miles With Broken Ankle Due to Insurance Rules – Newsweek
The 25-year-old graduate student from Florida attracted attention after sharing a trip back to Tennessee to get medical care due to insurance coverage restrictions. Anna Constenttopoulos shared her journey In the video Tiktok has made 1.2 million views as it flew over 700 miles for an MRI scan. She was still covered by her parents' […]
Ohio Removes 500,000 People From Health Care Plan – Newsweek
More than half a million Ohioans benefit from public health more than they did two years ago, thanks to the expiration of coverage Covid-era protective measures. According to healthcare research firm KFF, the number of people enrolled in Medicaid in Ohio fell from over 3.4 million to less than 2.9 million between March 2023 and […]