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Monthly Washington Update November 2025 We want to begin this update by sending our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones this holiday season.…
Proposed changes that could make it harder for older Americans to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance. Medicare costs are set to rise in 2026, with higher Part B premiums and prescription drug costs. A new Medicare Advantage directory launched to help seniors compare plans has also been found to contain major errors. All that and more in our latest Monthly Update.
As the federal government shutdown begins, Congress remains at a standstill over health care funding, with Democrats demanding the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies and Republicans refusing to negotiate until the government reopens. Amid the gridlock, seniors can look forward to a new temporary tax deduction beginning in 2025, offering up to $6,000 for individuals and $12,000 for qualifying couples. Meanwhile, the administration has introduced a plan to lower drug costs through a new direct-to-consumer website, TrumpRx, as Medicare users face reduced telehealth access and the start of open enrollment season.