NYTIMES (Mark Miller) - AARP Projects 2027 Social Security COLA at 3.6%
If the AARP’s projection holds, the cost-of-living adjustment would be the largest since 2023.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Katie Pavlich) - Steve Scalise says GOP convention aims to keep House majority this fall
Scalise pointed to tax provisions like no tax on tips and no tax on overtime as wins that benefit working Americans and seniors.
AXIOS (Adriel Bettelheim) - Medicare drug coverage faces an ominous spending outlook
There are troubling new signs that the overhaul of Medicare drug coverage in the Inflation Reduction Act is dramatically driving up program spending. Why it matters: The upward trajectory could threaten some seniors' coverage for outpatient prescription drugs — and it could force painful tradeoffs over the next decade as Medicare consumes a growing share of the nation's debt. Follow the money: The IRA limited what seniors have to pay for outpatient drugs and shifted the remaining cost to taxpayers, insurers who provide stand-alone Medicare drug plans and drug manufacturers. - That was good news for enrollees who take expensive drugs for conditions like cancer, multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis and faced potentially crushing…
JUSTTHENEWS (Amanda Head) - With Trump admin’s wizardry, Medicare gets new life under Oz
In 2026, 55% of those with Parts A and B used Medicare Advantage. Program spending was about $1.21 trillion in 2025 and near $1.3 trillion in 2026, up from $666 billion a decade earlier.
AXIOS (Russell Contreras) - Historic first: Older adults now outnumber the youngest children for the first time
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, International Database ; Chart: Noah Bressner/Axios People 65 and older now outnumber children ages 5 and younger worldwide for the first time in recorded history, according to a new report by the U.S. Census. Why it matters: A global plunge in fertility — demographers' term for the number of children being born — and increased longevity are creating a demographic inversion that's projected to deepen for decades. - It's a trend that's shifting the historic balance between working-age people and older adults . By the numbers: The scale and speed of the shift as the youngest Baby Boomers move toward their mid-60s are striking. They reflect the scope of the challenge in caring for the elderly and maintaining…
YOUTUBE (Fox News) - Nursing home residents roll through 'sprinkler car wash' to beat the summer heat #foxnews #shorts
Nursing home residents in Manchester, New Hampshire, get their own twist on a car wash, rolling through a colorful balloon arch fitted with sprinklers as temperatures climb to 86 degrees. #fox #foxnews #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #nursinghome #seniors #elderly #residents #summer #heat #weather #newhampshire #manchester #sprinklers #carwash #community #fun #water #care #health #lifestyle Don’t just watch Fox News—be part of it. Become a Fox News Patriot today. https://youtube.com/foxnews/join
NEWSNATIONNOW (Jordan Perkins) - What is Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge program?
The program will allow certain Medicare enrollees access to GLP-1 drugs for just $50 a month.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - DJ goes viral turning nursing homes into dance floors
DJ Will Mehring, better known online as “The QWill,” joins NewsNation to discuss how his nursing home performances unexpectedly turned him into a social media sensation. What started as a happy hour gig arranged through his mother, who works with senior living communities, has grown into a viral phenomenon, with millions watching videos of residents dancing, singing and connecting through music. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
YOUTUBE (Fox Business) - 'RIGHT WAY TO GO': Steve Hilton makes the case for more healthcare competition
California GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton discusses Costco partnering with SCAN Group to offer Medicare plans on 'The Evening Edit.' #fox #foxbusiness #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #theeveningedit #costco #medicare #healthcare #health #insurance #retail #business #california #stevehilton #scan #seniors #medical #economy #consumer #retirement #healthplans
AI:California GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton advocates for increased healthcare competition, highlighting a new partnership between Costco and SCAN Group to provide Medicare plans. This move aims to leverage retail strength to offer more consumer-driven options for seniors navigating the insurance market.Open
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - IRS sounds alarm over frightening AI scams targeting seniors
The IRS is sounding the alarm over AI scams that target senior citizens. MS NOW Investigative Reporter Marc Santia spoke with the chief of criminal investigation for the IRS and joins Stephanie Ruhle to share more details.