The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

Obamacare Plans Covering 760,000 People Canceled as CMS Freezes New Broker Registrations in Vance-Led Fraud Crackdown

CMS says it canceled 315,000 ACA plans covering about 760,000 people and froze new broker registrations. Here is what enrollees should check now.

Medical Daily · Sep 23

SSI vs SSDI: How the two disability programs differ - Eligibility, Payments and key differences explained

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provide financial support to eligible individuals. SSI is designed for those with limited income, while SSDI is based on work history. The maximum monthly payments for SSI in 2026 are $994 for individuals and $1,491 for couples. Recipients of SSI…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Social Security October 2026 payments: Why SSI gets two checks, the calendar twist behind the second deposit and what the 2027 COLA could change

October brings the next round of Social Security payments after the Sept. 23 deposit. Regular benefits will arrive on Oct. 14, 21 and 28, based on birth dates. SSI follows a different calendar, with payments on Oct. 1 and Oct. 30. The latter is November’s benefit, moved forward because Nov.…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

How to smart-manage higher 2026 RMDs and lower your tax bill

Required minimum distributions are unwelcome for many high-income retirees because of the implications for their tax bills

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Social Security 2027 COLA: These 10 states could see the biggest dollar increase, with benefits as high as $2,256 a month

Social Security beneficiaries are waiting for the official 2027 COLA announcement, expected on October 14. While the latest forecast estimates a 3.5% increase, retirees in states with higher median Social Security benefits could see larger dollar increases. Here are the 10 states with the highest median monthly Social Security benefits,…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

EPF wage ceiling at Rs 25,000: What it means for employees, employers and take-home pay

The Union Cabinet approved raising the EPF wage ceiling to Rs 25,000. This change impacts mandatory PF contributions for employers and employees. Actual PF contributions depend on an employee's defined wage structure. Employers must bear their increased PF share as a statutory cost. This enhancement aims to strengthen long-term retirement…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Remarrying at 50? The Beneficiary and Pension Traps to Settle Before You Sign the License

Remarrying at 50 can change who receives retirement money after death, who controls certain benefits, and whether an old divorce agreement still matters. The wedding license may take minutes, but untangling beneficiary forms and pension elections can take much longer.

Clever Dude · Sep 21

Medicare Costs Are Rising in 2027 — Experts Tell Us What Retirees Should Do Now

The 2026 Medicare Trustees Report indicates that premiums and deductibles for Medicare Parts A and B will rise next year. However, policy experts and insurance...

Saving Advice · Sep 21

Take Social Security at 62 or Spend Savings First?

Taking Social Security at 62 can put money in the bank sooner, but spending retirement savings first could preserve a larger monthly benefit later. That creates a surprisingly tricky retirement decision because neither choice works in isolation.

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 21

Social Security payments worth up to $5,181 are going out this week: Here’s who gets paid September 23 and why most retirees won’t receive that much

Social Security payments are going out this week, with the next round scheduled for September 23, 2026. Here’s who is eligible for the payment, how the $5,181 maximum benefit works and why most retirees will receive less. Social Security benefits, paid mostly to older or retired Americans, are typically issued…

The Economic Times · Sep 21