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A proposal moving through the Senate would put a tariff rebate in the hands of tens of millions of households, even as President Donald Trump’s own promise of $2,000 tariff checks remains stuck without the legislation it would need to happen. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, would hand back some…
Two of the biggest names in Medicare Advantage are pulling out of plans that together cover hundreds of thousands of older Americans, and the reason is money. Humana and UnitedHealthcare are each paring back coverage for the 2027 plan year, telling regulators that the reimbursement they receive from the federal government no longer keeps pace…
The Social Security Administration is once again holding back a large slice of monthly benefits from people it says were paid too much. For overpayment notices mailed on or after April 25, 2025, the agency’s standing policy is to withhold half of a monthly Title II payment — the retirement, survivors and disability insurance checks…