The Cost of Living Adjustment was enacted in 1975 by using a formula to apply the percentage increase in the CPI-W from the third quarter of one year to the third quarter of the following…
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us in raising awareness about mental health by taking the SBS Mental Health Challenge! As we navigate difficult times, it's important to pause and take…
CMS just made an exciting announcement that may impact the future of your prescription drug coverage. Part D coverage costs have been announced for 2024! Here’s the breakdown for 2024: Part D CostCost in 2024Difference…
Every year, Medicare evolves in one way or another. While the nuts and bolts of your insurance might change year over year, the overall structure of Medicare remains largely the same unless a sweeping change…
Your Medicare card holds crucial information such as your Medicare ID number and the types of Original Medicare you are enrolled in. According to medicare.gov, you should protect your Medicare number like you would a…
Did you know that you can email our claims and customer service departments? Not only are these departments fully reachable via email, they may be able to assist you faster with some requests than if…
In the modern era, scams have become a fact of life. Email spam, suspicious phone calls, fishy websites, and even social media ads can hide complicated scamming operations. Across all platforms, scams are only after…
It was announced on October 13th, 2021 that the cost of living has increased by 5.9%. What does this mean for Social Security Benefits? Social Security Benefits typically increase to stay in line with inflation. An…
The cost of living adjustment (COLA) is an increase in income that helps keep up with the rising cost of living. The COLA adjustment overlooks the cost of consumer goods and services such as: housing, transportation, medical…
Reposted and shared directly from Social Security Website: https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR2b0bM-2-mR8hOp2YR8kGQmCs4AhA0JrJ6UI8rXc5MRR9erj2K7TYkNCpE Will I continue to receive my Social Security benefit or Supplemental Security Income payment if I use Direct Deposit? Date: March 16, 2020 Yes. You will…