Senate Democrats propose $200 monthly boost to Social Security benefits for limited time

Title: Senate Democrats propose $200 monthly boost to Social Security benefits for limited time

Article Snip: "Senate Democrats have unveiled legislation to provide an additional $200 per month to Social Security recipients through mid-2026. ...Democratic leaders argue that the current COLA is insufficient to address rising costs.

The legislation would benefit all Title II Social Security beneficiaries, Supplemental Security Income recipients, Railroad Retirement beneficiaries and veterans receiving disability compensation or pension benefits. ..."

Reference: www.cleveland.com
CPI-W vs. True Inflation, Social Security, Democrats Attempt to Help Struggling Seniors,

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While Trump Plays Blushing Schoolgirl With Mamdani, Senior citizens will pay a lot more for Medicare in 2026

Title: Senior citizens will pay a lot more for Medicare in 2026

Article Snip: "...Senior citizens are the latest group of Americans to face steep increases in their health insurance premiums for 2026.

Medicare Part B premiums will jump nearly 10% next year, the largest increase in four years and second-largest hike, in dollar terms, in the program’s history. The standard monthly premium will be $202.90, an increase of $17.90...fewer plans will offer $0 deductibles for prescription drugs, while maximum out-of-pocket limits for medical care are rising $490, or about 10%, on average. Among Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage that have a monthly premium, the average premium will increase to $66 next year, up from $60 this year."

Reference: www.kwwl.com
Trump Should Be Helping Seniors Rather Than Stroking Democrat Socialist Mamdani,

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Health Watch | This is the optimal morning routine, according to science

Title: This is the optimal morning routine, according to science

Article Snip: "...a purposeful morning can do you good. Research shows, for example, that working out before breakfast burns more fat, improves the body’s insulin response and lowers your risk of diabetes and heart disease. ...But there’s an ever-growing list of demanding tasks to fit into an already busy part of the day.

So, what does a healthy – and realistic – morning look like?"

Reference: www.sciencefocus.com
Optimal morning routine, Exercise Before Breakfast,Health Watch,

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Health Watch | Will the flu shot work and when should you take it?

Title: Will the flu shot work and when should you take it?

Article Snip: "Pharmacies have administered at least 2 million fewer flu vaccines than in the past ...The Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP for short) at the University of Minnesota has been receiving reports that the dominant strain of flu this season in other parts of the world that get flu earlier — H3N2 subclade K — doesn’t match the new vaccine very well.

Pamela Gomez, respiratory disease epidemiologist in the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, said people should still be vaccinated against the flu. “As soon as possible is the best action,” she told Deseret News, as even a less-than-perfect match will help keep those who get the flu from hospitalization. It should still reduce the severity should one be sickened by influenza. ..."

Reference: www.deseret.com
Flu Shots, Flu Shot 2025, H3N2 subclade K,

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Health Watch | Alzheimer’s scientists find key to halting brain decline before symptoms

Title: Alzheimer’s scientists find key to halting brain decline before symptoms

Article Snip: "...Scientists may have found a way to stop Alzheimer’s damage before it starts ...“There are already treatments on the market to target beta amyloid buildup, and now here’s a targeted therapy to dissolve and disrupt tau protein buildup before it forms the dreaded neurofibrillatory tangles.” Siegel believes this is “bound to be of clinical value” and will likely be better tolerated than other medications currently on the market."

Reference: nypost.com

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Dental Cost Advice for New Retirees, From a New Retiree

Title: Dental Cost Advice for New Retirees, From a New Retiree

Article Snip: "...I opted for original Medicare and a Medigap plan when I retired. I made this decision because with a Medicare Advantage plan, I would have been limited to using in-network doctors and other providers. Likewise, while many Medicare Advantage plans include dental care, the coverage is usually restricted to providers in their network.

In addition, Medicare Advantage plans often impose...One option is a stand-alone dental insurance plan...scrutinize the fine print. Most plans will cover only a portion of the cost of certain procedures..."

Reference: www.kiplinger.com

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An Aggressive Social Security Garnishment Is Underway for Over 1,000,000 Beneficiaries -- but Some May Be Able to Legally Avoid It

Title: An Aggressive Social Security Garnishment Is Underway for Over 1,000,000 Beneficiaries -- but Some May Be Able to Legally Avoid It

Article Snip: "...the biggest direct change of all comes in the form of Social Security garnishments pertaining to overpaid benefits. ..."

Reference: finance.yahoo.com

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Your Medicare Bill Is About to Climb—What the 2026 Increases Mean and How to Protect Your Budget

Title: Your Medicare Bill Is About to Climb—What the 2026 Increases Mean and How to Protect Your Budget

Article Snip: "...The biggest premium increase in years is coming—here's exactly what changes and how to save money...Part B, which covers outpatient services, home health services and medical equipment, is expected to go jump from an average cost of $185 a month to $206 per month—a 12 percent increase that could change based on one’s income. (The increase from 2024 to 2025 was half that, at 6 percent.) For Part D—the service that helps cover prescriptions—monthly premiums will jump up from $35 to $50 for people using it with other Medicare plans. That increase is significant for older adults who rely on the coverage to get the medications they need."

Reference: www.womansworld.com
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White House nears deals to cut obesity drug prices, gain Medicare access, source says

Title: Lilly, Novo near White House deals to cut obesity drug prices, gain Medicare access, source says

Article Snip: "...expected to announce deals with the Trump administration to cut prices of their weight-loss drugs in exchange for Medicare coverage, a White House source told Reuters on Tuesday.

Patients in the U.S. currently pay the most for prescription medicines, often nearly three times more than in other developed nations, and President Donald Trump has been pressuring drugmakers to lower their prices to what patients pay elsewhere. ..."

Reference: www.reuters.com

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Health Watch | Is your cooking oil making you sick? Cardiologist reveals the best and worst oils for heart health

Title: Is your cooking oil making you sick? Cardiologist reveals the best and worst oils for heart health

Article Snip: "...oils we use for cooking, have a significant impact on our health ...oils that are rich in good fats like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, along with..."

Reference: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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Military medical facilities aim to woo back Medicare-eligible patients

Title: Military medical facilities aim to woo back Medicare-eligible patients

Article Snip: "...Defense Health Agency officials have launched an effort to bring back Medicare-eligible Tricare for Life military patients to their treatment facilities, the Pentagon’s top doctor said this week.

They are prioritizing bringing back these retirees and their dependents back to 21 military treatment facilities,..."

Reference: www.marinecorpstimes.com
Tricare for Life, Medicare-eligible Tricare for Life military patients,

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