US Benefits Guide

The House-approved continuing resolution extends existing federal spending through Dec. 11, avoiding a shutdown and maintaining operations for...

Scammers are falsely claiming the government owes you more on your Social Security benefits because of the cost of living increase, even though the...

Reaching Medicare's 2026 Part D out-of-pocket limit stops costs for oral prescriptions like lenalidomide, but leaves patients paying 20% coinsurance...

• 290,000 affected: Healthy Blue members must switch to one of four remaining plans before 2027.
• Plan choices: Aetna Better Health, AmeriHealth...

The VA caregiver stipend is not automatic and requires a joint evaluation plus specific thresholds.

• Assess eligibility: Confirm a 70% combined...

Lower-earning spouses can claim up to 50% of a higher earner’s full retirement age benefit.

• Eligibility starts at age 62 after one year of marriage,...

A free webinar teaches what Medicare is, its different parts, when to enroll, and key considerations for choosing a plan. Medicare Educator Sara Mitchell leads the session followed by live Q&A.

The guide examines how to calculate the taxable amount of Social Security benefits using a dedicated worksheet and outlines the implications for taxpayers. Beneficiaries can use this to prepare income details ahead of tax planning.

New York families must act quickly for the one-time $120-per-child Summer EBT payment to cover groceries.

• Automatic eligibility: Kids ages 6-16 on...

Seasonal, part-time, and variable-hour workers in retail and hospitality often qualify for unemployment if released due to lack of work after a peak...

Medicare scams spike during open enrollment as criminals impersonate representatives to steal personal and financial details. Key protections include...

Build a strong record of 35 highest-earning years at or above the annual taxable maximum to qualify for top benefits.

• Claiming at 65 before full...

Veterans near Laguna Hills can get primary care plus specialty services at this VA outpatient clinic.

• Location & Hours: 23719 Moulton Parkway,...

States applying for the TANF Contingency Fund must demonstrate eligibility on the required form, with up to 50 states and the District of Columbia potentially qualifying.

Many low-income seniors miss out on Supplemental Security Income because they assume Social Security is their only federal option.

• Nearly 2.5...

Wisconsin's official DWD site offers direct access to unemployment insurance tools and guidance.

• Claim support: Learn how to apply for benefits,...

Missouri households applying or renewing SNAP after October 1 must submit extra proof of expenses.

• Housing costs: Collect rent, mortgage, and...

Use the October 15–December 7 window to review and switch Medicare plans for 2027.

• Review your Annual Notice of Change mailed in September for...

Low-income families applying for SSI, SNAP, TANF and unemployment benefits face heavy administrative burdens that act as a "time tax," consuming hours...

• Starting October 1, the maximum monthly SNAP benefit for a family of four in the 48 states and D.C. rises to $1,023.
• Current recipients receive...