School of Social Security & Medicare
The School of Social Security & Medicare, presented by Meld University, conducts classes and publishes articles to help you stay up to date on topics related to government supported retirement benefits.
2025 Social Security COLA Announced
October 11, 2024School of Social Security & Medicare
The Social Security Administration recently announced the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment, better known as the annual COLA.
How Are Social Security Benefits Calculated?
August 29, 2024School of Social Security & Medicare
Calculating Social Security benefits is complex, but understanding the process is key to forecasting retirement income.
How Medicare Impacts HSA Contributions
July 18, 2024School of Social Security & Medicare
Health Savings Accounts can be vital during retirement, but there are important contribution limitations for those covered by Medicare.
Medicare or Private Insurance: Who Pays First?
June 20, 2024School of Social Security & Medicare
Knowing who pays first – Medicare or your insurance company – can help you understand your medical bills and what you owe.
Are You Entitled to Social Security Survivor Benefits? A Case Study
June 13, 2024School of Social Security & Medicare
A client was told he didn’t qualify for Social Security Survivor Benefits. A second opinion from Meld helped him get what he was owed.
Health Insurance for Early Retirees
May 30, 2024School of Social Security & Medicare
Health insurance is one common barrier to early retirement. Fortunately, you have options to bridge the gap until Medicare begins.
How President Biden’s 2025 Budget Could Impact Social Security
April 11, 2024School of Social Security & Medicare
The proposed 2025 federal budget provides additional funding to the SSA to improve access to benefits and customer service.
Medicare Recipients Could See Lower Drug Costs in 2024
February 21, 2024School of Social Security & Medicare
We have good news for Medicare recipients! The out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Part D catastrophic coverage have been eliminated. Learn how much you could save in our latest article.
When Is Social Security Income Taxable?
December 28, 2023School of Social Security & Medicare
Many people don’t consider taxation of their Social Security benefits, but it is the reality for about half of recipients.