Trump Backs Texas Republican Open To Tax Hike, Social Security Revamp

Trump Backs Texas Republican Open To Tax Hike, Social Security Revamp

Despite saying often he opposes cutting Social Security and Medicare, and raising taxes, former President Donald Trump has endorsed a Republican House candidate who’s been pushing a commission that could do both of those things. Trump reiterated his support Tuesday for House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas). On his social media site, Trump reposted a … Read more

Trump clemency recipient Philip Esformes pleads guilty in Medicare fraud case

Trump clemency recipient Philip Esformes pleads guilty in Medicare fraud case

Philip Esformes attends the 15th annual Harold & Carole Pump Foundation gala at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on August 7, 2015 in Century City, California. Tiffany Rose | Getty Images Philip Esformes on Thursday pleaded guilty to health care fraud, resolving the Justice Department’s years-long effort to prosecute the convicted fraudster after then-President Donald … Read more

How to know when to claim benefits

How to know when to claim benefits

Majamitrovic | E+ | Getty Images How to find your Social Security full retirement age If you were born between 1943 and 1954, your full retirement age is 66. If you were born in 1960 or later, your full retirement age is 67. The full Social Security retirement age gradually increases from 66 to 67 … Read more

Trump clemency recipient Philip Esformes has Medicare plea deal

Trump clemency recipient Philip Esformes has Medicare plea deal

Philanthropist Philip Esformes attends the 15th annual Harold & Carole Pump Foundation gala at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on August 7, 2015 in Century City, California. Tiffany Rose | Getty Images Convicted Medicare fraudster Philip Esformes has reached a plea deal that could resolve a long-running, complicated criminal case that has included his 20-year … Read more

New weight loss drugs are out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare won’t pay

New weight loss drugs are out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare won’t pay

WASHINGTON — New obesity drugs are showing promising results in helping some people shed pounds but the injections will remain out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare is forbidden to cover such medications. Drugmakers and a wide-ranging and growing bipartisan coalition of lawmakers are gearing up to push for that to change … Read more

Hawaii announces first recipients of student loan payment program for health care workers

Hawaii announces first recipients of student loan payment program for health care workers

HONOLULU — The state has announced the first recipients of a program aimed at helping medical professionals pay off student loans in exchange for a two-year commitment to provide care in Hawaii. Gov. Josh Green on Friday thanked state lawmakers for providing $30 million to fund the program. An additional $5 million contribution came from … Read more

Trump clemency recipient Philip Esformes loses Supreme Court bid

Trump clemency recipient Philip Esformes loses Supreme Court bid

FILE – In this Aug. 7, 2015 file photo, Philip Esformes arrives at the 15th Annual Harold and Carole Pump Foundation Gala held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, in Los Angeles. Rob Latour | Invision | AP The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from Florida nursing home owner Philip Esformes, whose … Read more