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President Trump has issued an executive order that could compromise the independence of federal agency judges, most of whom work at the Social Security Administration [...]

The Trump administration is proposing a new flat rate reimbursement system for doctors who treat Medicare patients. Some doctors [...]

State ABLE savings programs aren't attracting enough account holders to keep afloat financially, according to early projections.  Changes are needed, say disability advocates. [...]

For years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has placed strict limitations on when special needs trusts can distribute payments to family members for travel expenses. But things just [...]

Certain low- and middle-income workers will now be eligible for a tax credit when they contribute to ABLE accounts for people with special needs. 

Making the decision to take a loved one out of their home and put them into the long-term care system is often one of the toughest families must make. When at-home living is no longer an option, [...]

On July 10, President Trump issued an executive order [...]

Congress expanded benefits for Medicare recipients with chronic conditions in its latest budget bill. The law gives some Medicare [...]

A lawsuit in New York state highlights an issue with some assisted living facilities: No wheelchairs allowed. 

The federal government has begun mailing new Medicare cards to 59 million Americans. You should keep track of when your new card will [...]