Unemployment caused by COVID driving up Florida's Medicaid rolls — and costing billions

When newly-elected state Rep. Allison Tant began to prepare for Florida's 2021 legislative session, she spotted a big hole in the state's health care budget.

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Experts expect President Biden to move forward on Social Security reform this year

Newly elected President Joe Biden has a tall list of priorities in his first days in office, with stemming the pandemic chief among them.

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Florida surgeon general urges federal government to increase allotments of coronavirus vaccines

Florida’s surgeon general urged the federal government on Wednesday to increase allotments of coronavirus vaccines to states like his, where large concentrations of seniors face the greatest risk of illness and death from a disease that has killed more than 2 million globally.

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What it means to your benefits, as lawmakers consider raising the Social Security retirement age

Many retirees count down the days until they are eligible for Social Security benefits.

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$200 Medicare prescription drug discount card for beneficiaries won’t happen

Those promised $200 prescription drug cards for Medicare beneficiaries won’t be coming.

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Dr. Scott Gottlieb warns Covid vaccine recipients against letting their guards down right away

Dr. Scott Gottlieb on Thursday warned coronavirus vaccine recipients against letting their guards down right away, telling CNBC they should adhere to public-health measures such as wearing masks.

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Georgia nursing homes are working hard to keep residents' spirits up during the pandemic

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities have been hit hard by the coronavirus and have gone for months without having in-person visitors in order to keep residents safe.

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Americans are less confident about their retirement outlook, thanks to the pandemic

The coronavirus crisis has had a profound impact on Americans' long-term financial outlook.

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Congress unveils $2.3 trillion government spending and virus relief package

Congress unveiled a $2.3 trillion spending package Monday just hours before its expected passage in both chambers, funding the government though the end of the fiscal year and providing relief to a coronavirus-battered economy.

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103-year-old veteran is helping seniors stay active

A 103-year-old veteran is helping seniors stay active!

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