Social Security and Medicare Benefit Changes

These sources discuss recent and proposed changes to Social Security and Medicare programs, outlining adjustments to premiums and deductibles for Medicare Parts A, B, and D in 2025, including income-based surcharges. They also cover modifications to Social Security benefits, such as cost-of-living increases, revised rules for working while receiving benefits, and the elimination of certain provisions impacting public workers. Concerns are raised regarding the Trump administration's initiatives, particularly through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which involve workforce reductions, office closures, and changes to overpayment recovery policies for Social Security, alongside discussions of Medicare Advantage plan payments and lobbying efforts. Several sources highlight the financial sustainability challenges facing both programs and explore potential reforms like means testing Social Security, raising eligibility ages, or altering tax structures.