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Mario Marie

Mario Marie writes about Social Security, SSI, SSDI, Medicare and other U.S. government benefit programs at USA Benefits Now. With four years of professional experience, including work in the banking sector, Mario focuses on explaining payments, deadlines and eligibility rules in plain language, and links to the official source (SSA, CMS, IRS) in every article.

Trump Bump Social Security COLA 2027: 3.6% Increase Confirmed, New Benefit Amounts and Payment Dates

November 13, 2026 Mario Marie

Millions of Americans receiving Social Security will get a higher monthly payment in 2027. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially confirmed a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), ending months of … Read more

Categories Social Security

Medicaid Work Requirements 2027: Who Keeps Coverage

November 13, 2026 Mario Marie

Medicaid Work Requirements 2027: The biggest Medicaid coverage changes in years are almost here. Under federal law, states that expanded Medicaid must start checking work, school or community service by … Read more

Categories Medicare & Medicaid

Social Security COLA CPI Report: What You Get In January, Payment Dates, Official Links

November 13, 2026 Mario Marie

Updated November 13, 2026 Social Security COLA CPI Report: Social Security benefits will rise 3.6% in January 2027. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the number on October 14, the … Read more

Categories Social Security

Medicaid Eligibility 2026: Income Limits and How to Apply?

November 13, 2026 Mario Marie

Medicaid Eligibility 2026: Medicaid eligibility depends on your state, your household income and your category (adult, parent, child, pregnant, older or disabled). In states that expanded Medicaid, adults 19 to … Read more

Categories Medicare & Medicaid

Social Security Payment Dates November 2026 by Birthday

November 13, 2026 Mario Marie

Social Security Payment Dates: In November 2026, Social Security (retirement, survivor and SSDI) is paid by birth date: the 1st to 10th on Tuesday, November 10 (moved up a day … Read more

Categories Social Security

Trump ACA Refund Checks: Who Qualifies for the $500 Payment?

November 13, 2026November 13, 2026 Mario Marie

Trump ACA Refund Checks: The $500 payment is a one-time Treasury check for people who bought 2026 coverage through HealthCare.gov, in one of 30 federal-exchange states, and received no premium … Read more

Categories Health Insurance(ACA)

SSI vs SSDI vs Social Security: Who Qualifies?

November 13, 2026November 13, 2026 Mario Marie

SSI vs. SSDI vs. Social Security: “Social Security” is the umbrella term for retirement, survivor and disability benefits that you earn through work. SSDI is the disability part of it … Read more

Categories Social Security

Social Security 2027 COLA Confirmed at 3.6%: New Benefit Amounts, January Payment Dates and Medicare Impact

November 12, 2026 Mario Marie

Social Security 2027 COLA Confirmed at 3.6%: What Changes in JanuarySocial Security benefits will rise 3.6% in January 2027, the SSA announced on October 14, up from 2.8% in 2026. … Read more

Categories Social Security

Medicare Open Enrollment 2026: What to Check Before December 7

November 12, 2026 Mario Marie

Last updated on 11 November Medicare open enrollment 2026 ends on December 7, which leaves 27 days as of November 10, and any plan change takes effect on January 1, … Read more

Categories Medicare & Medicaid

Report Missing Social Security Payment: How to Get a Replacement for Your SSI or SSDI Deposit

November 12, 2026 Mario Marie

Last updated: November 12, 2026 Report Missing Social Security Payment: Before you report a missing Social Security Payment, check the calendar. The November 2026 SSI payment was sent early, on … Read more

Categories Social Security
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  • Trump Bump Social Security COLA 2027: 3.6% Increase Confirmed, New Benefit Amounts and Payment Dates
  • Medicaid Work Requirements 2027: Who Keeps Coverage
  • Social Security COLA CPI Report: What You Get In January, Payment Dates, Official Links
  • Medicaid Eligibility 2026: Income Limits and How to Apply?
  • Social Security Payment Dates November 2026 by Birthday
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