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How Social Security Is Affected by a Government Shutdown

Will your Social Security check be derailed or delayed by a government shutdown? What services might be paused? We've got answers.

Kiplinger

Who is eligible for Medicare?

The federal health insurance for people 65 and older, as well as some individuals under 65 with disabilities or specific conditions.

Fortune

Five key changes to welfare and work rules in Labor’s employment white paper

Pensioners and jobseekers will be able to work more without losing payments, while Tafe and apprenticeships will get a funding boost in Working Future reforms

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ESIC, Labour Ministry not fully prepared to provide extended coverage under the Code on Social Security: Parliamentary panel

Parliamentary panel urges government to monitor ESIC activities to ensure social security benefits reach more workers. Recommends revising wage limit, setting up expert committee, filling vacancies in hospitals, and investing in ETFs to expand ESIC.

The Hindu

Why a Belgian insurer studies the impact of air pollution on health

Mutualités Libres says improving air quality ensures sustainability of the social security system

The Guardian - UK

Regular jobs increased, but unemployment still a concern: report

India's regular wage jobs increased from 2004-2019, with 6% providing social security. Caste-based segregation decreased, and gender-based earnings disparities reduced. Post-COVID, unemployment rate was lower than pre-COVID, but higher for graduates under 25. Self-employment earnings decreased, but still 85% of pre-COVID levels.

The Hindu

Congress Is Still Using 'Emergency Spending' on Non-Emergencies

Since Congress won't cut spending, an independent commission may be the only way to rein in the debt.

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SNP slam Labour shadow cabinet member for 'mirroring Tory policy' on benefits

THE SNP have insisted Labour’s new work and pensions secretary must clarify the party’s position on “cruel” Tory social security policies…

The National (Scotland)

Millennials and Gen Zers find living in baby boomers’ world untenable

The youngest working generations worry boomers will impact their financial future.

Fortune

Taxes, state parks, infrastructure: Texans will decide 14 constitutional amendments today

Texans are being asked to cut property taxes, create a new fund for water infrastructure and give child-care facilities a tax exemption among other propositions. Here’s a breakdown of each constitutional amendment and what you need to know to vote.

The Texas Tribune

CAG flags shortcomings in social security pension distribution

CAG report finds shortcomings in disbursement of social security pensions in Kerala, especially DTH mode via PACS. Report notes lack of automated beneficiary-wise acknowledgement, irregular transfer of funds to deceased, disbursement to ineligible persons & IT system not effective.

The Hindu

Don't Let the Government-Shutdown Charade Distract You From the Debt Crisis

America’s biggest fiscal challenge lies in the unchecked growth of federal health care and old-age entitlement programs.

Reason

Stress laid on literary and cultural exchanges to ensure social security

At Wayanad Muslim Orphanage College, Muttil, an international multilingual seminar, 'Langcon', concluded, stressing the need for linguistic, literary, and cultural exchanges to ensure social security. Prof. Liakathali, Govt. College Mokeri, said language exchange leads to multiculturalism and cultural syncretism, and has played a significant role in culture's growth.

The Hindu

New SNAP rules cause further suffering

"Some 16.5 million Americans over age 65 . . . are living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level"

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Roll Call

Arrington sets House budget resolution markup next week - Roll Call

The House Budget panel plans to mark up a fiscal 2024 budget resolution Sept. 20, ending months of skepticism about whether it would happen.

WEKU

These kids used to get the bill for their own foster care. Now that's changing

States routinely took the benefits checks of children in foster care who were orphans or disabled. After an NPR/Marshall Project investigation, there's reform.

The Times of India

Despite lack of funds, Karnataka govt issues order on gig workers' welfare

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government, the second state government in the country after Rajasthan, on Monday issued an order that provides social security of Rs 4 lakh-- Rs 2 lakh as life cover and Rs 2 lakh as accidental insurance-- for the estimated 2.3 lakh gig workers in the state.

The Hindu

ALIMCO devices distributed

At a function in Vaniyamkulam, MP V.K. Sreekandan inaugurated the distribution of PALAKKAD aids & assistive devices from ALIMCO to 362 physically disabled people. Appliances included tricycles, crutches, hearing aids, wheelchairs & prosthetic legs. District Panchayat VP C.K. Chamunny presided & other speakers included ALIMCO deputy manager & Social Security…

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Documents You Need to Change When You Get Married: A Checklist

This checklist covers all the financial and legal documents you need to change when you get married.

The Hindu

China’s economic slowdown, its ripple effect

The news about China’s economic slowdown has caused mixed reactions and so, understanding the causes and the magnitude is essential.

Chicago Sun-Times

The time has come for real solutions to Illinois and Chicago’s grossly underfunded pensions

The five state pension systems collectively have a staggering unfunded liability of $139 billion, and Chicago’s unfunded liability of $35.4 billion.

Fortune

Most Americans worry that Social Security will be drained in their lifetime. And Gen Z thinks they’ll never see their investment

Gen Zers and millennials are especially doubtful that they'll see Social Security payouts by retirement.

The Hindu

Gig Workers Bill: reading between the lines

Four major issues that could possibly constrict the remit and reach of the Bill

Tom’s Guide

1.2 million people hit by meal service data breach — what to do now

Mom’s Meals customers and employees had their personal and financial information stolen by hackers after a ransomware attack.

The Hindu

Extreme poverty to be eradicated in Kerala by November 1, 2025, says Chief Minister

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan announced that extreme poverty in the state will be eradicated by Nov 1, 2025. Govt. has sought support from local bodies, agencies, institutions and individuals to uplift 64,000 families. He urged Kerala society to protect its secular fabric and highlighted the state's welfare measures. Onam celebrations…

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