Medicare Part B deadline nearing

"...Those who didn't sign up for Medicare Part B medical insurance upon first becoming eligible for Medicare will have an opportunity to apply -- but time is running out.

The deadline for applying during the general enrollment period is March 31. Those who miss the deadline may have to wait until 2013 to apply..."

Read more at the Mansfield News Journal

Can the Feds Garnish Social Security Benefits?

"...The federal government can garnish Social Security benefits in a few circumstances, including enforcement of child support or alimony obligations, court ordered restitution, to collect unpaid federal taxes and to satisfy current year federal income tax liability..."

Read more at grandforksherald.com

Worth Planning Ahead for Social Security

"...About half of all Americans file for Social Security when they first become eligible for benefits, at age 62. Most would be better off waiting because benefits are increased for every year that you wait, up to age 70.

But there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Some who have suffered a job loss in the recession have a compelling need to replace income as soon as possible..."

Read more at morningstar.com

CBO: Raising Social Security Age Beneficial

"...Passing commonsense reforms to our major entitlement programs (Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security), the main drivers of future spending and annual deficits, is crucial. As the population ages and health care costs rise, spending on entitlements is projected to more than double by 2050..."

Read more at heritage.org

Disability Answers app

"...The new app helps disabled Americans better understand the complexities of, and whether they may qualify for, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Medicare. Available for both iPhone(R) and Android(R) devices, the app..."

Read more at marketwatch.com

Medicare Premiums won't cancel out Social Security boost in 2012

Article Link: How Medicare Premiums Affect Social Security Payments

Article Snippet: "...Here's how Medicare Part B premiums will affect your Social Security checks in 2012..."

Reference: usnews.com

Social Security & Medicare critical issues for voters

Article Link: AARP Poll: Social Security, Medicare Key Issues as Cain Leads Romney

Article Snippet: "...The poll, which focused on primarily older voters with an average age of 64, also asked about social security and Medicare..."

Reference: goosecreek.patch.com