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Under the revised policy, which will take effect on April 14 (instead of the original March 31 date), individuals applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will now be able to complete their applications over the phone, eliminating the need for an in-person visit.

A House committee hearing turned explosive when Connecticut Congressman John Larson blasted “genius” Elon Musk for not showing up to a hearing concerning the cuts he was overseeing through the Department of Government Efficiency.

GOP budget blueprint proposes Medicaid cuts but prioritizes care quality and efficiency in federal health programs.

President Trump promises to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security amidst budget cut proposals. Debate ensues over achieving savings through fraud...

Democrats seem willing to tolerate a lot to get a larger government, but Republicans aren’t much better.

Developers are not responding to heightened demand when it comes to senior housing. Many retirees are set to face wait lists to get into assisted living or other retirement communities.

Eliminating the deficit requires cutting the biggest spending—defense, Medicare, Social Security. So far, Trump says he won't touch those.

Trump administration reverses freeze on federal funding, causing confusion and legal challenges. Reversal met with relief by Democratic critics.