Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could rise 2.7%. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating ...

Each year, a cost-of-living adjustment — or COLA — is intended to help recipients keep up with inflation and maintain their standard of living.

Over the next decade, nearly $1 trillion will be cut from Medicaid. Here is what America’s more than 71 million recipients of ...

The long-term combined outlook of the Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and Disability Insurance Trust Fund worsened slightly, speeding up by about three calendar quarters ...

In today's column, I'm going to talk about Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Despite what many people think, these government programs are not like three peas in a pod.

In today’s column, I’m going to talk about Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Despite what many people think, these government programs are not like three peas in a pod.

Meanwhile, Social Security’s trust funds — which cover old age and disability recipients — will be unable to pay full benefits beginning in 2034, instead of last year’s estimate of 2035.