The House of Representatives passed a government funding package to end the partial shutdown over DHS reforms.

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Medicare programs and policies can change each year, which means you'll need to review all of your options before you enroll. If you're new to Medicare, the health insurance landscape can seem ...

In January 2018, a dispute over immigration protections resulted in a weekend shutdown. Some federal workers were furloughed or worked without pay. Benefits such as Social Security and Medicare were ...

If you are turning 65 in 2026, you have a critical seven-month window to sign up for Medicare — and missing it can be an expensive mistake. While some people are enrolled automatically, millions of ...

One of the surprises some retirees encounter is that Medicare premiums aren’t the same for everyone. Although the overwhelming majority of retirees pay the standard base premium for Medicare Parts B ...

The first Social Security and Supplemental Security Income checks for 2026 will include a 2.8% boost for about 75 million Americans, thanks to a cost-of-living adjustment. But higher Medicare premiums ...

Anthony Bettin is a web producer at CBS Minnesota. He primarily covers breaking news and sports, with a focus on the Minnesota Vikings. Gov. Tim Walz, addressing the media's questions for the first ...

As 2026 approaches, millions of Americans who rely on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are preparing for a new set of changes that will affect monthly checks, healthcare costs and long-term ...

(CNN) — Some Medicare enrollees may soon be able to access super-popular drugs for obesity under a voluntary model program, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Tuesday. Eligible ...

The Trump administration is giving most federal employees two additional days off this week around Christmas, but the Social Security Administration plans to stay open the whole week, causing some ...

Congress proposes 2029–2030 opt-in windows letting clergy rejoin Social Security. Clergy must meet 10 years of Social Security credits for full retirement benefits. Bipartisan bill won committee ...