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Carrie BrennerCarrie Brenner is a senior contributor at Benefits Insider with over a decade of experience covering government assistance programs. A journalism graduate from Salisbury University, Carrie specializes in making complex benefits systems accessible to everyday Americans. Her in-depth reporting on Medicare, Social Security, SNAP, and other federal and state programs has helped thousands navigate the benefits landscape. Carrie is committed to providing accurate, actionable information that empowers readers to maximize their benefit opportunities.

Friday briefing: 9-year-old's SSA disability case goes viral — 4-month delay requires legal aid amid 8,000+ staff cuts; Medicare Part D subsidy ends; Social Security funding gap explained; and more
The Daily 3

Friday briefing: 9-year-old's SSA disability case goes viral — 4-month delay requires legal aid amid 8,000+ staff cuts; Medicare Part D subsidy ends; Social Security funding gap explained; and more

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Jul 31, 2026
Thursday briefing: 1: Social Security accounts for 30% of income for Americans 65+ — wages, pensions, retirement funds, and assets fill remaining gaps
The Daily 3

Thursday briefing: 1: Social Security accounts for 30% of income for Americans 65+ — wages, pensions, retirement funds, and assets fill remaining gaps

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Jul 30, 2026
Wednesday briefing: $3.6B Medicare Part D subsidy ending after 2026; claiming Social Security at 62 vs. 67 decision; SSA survivor benefits speedup; and more
The Daily 3

Wednesday briefing: $3.6B Medicare Part D subsidy ending after 2026; claiming Social Security at 62 vs. 67 decision; SSA survivor benefits speedup; and more

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Jul 29, 2026
Tuesday briefing: Some states blocking federal tax cuts on tips, overtime, Social Security; Treasury Secretary blasts noncompliance; SSI overhaul launches; Medicare coordination tips; and more
The Daily 3

Tuesday briefing: Some states blocking federal tax cuts on tips, overtime, Social Security; Treasury Secretary blasts noncompliance; SSI overhaul launches; Medicare coordination tips; and more

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Jul 28, 2026
Monday briefing: Retirees' biggest regrets aren't financial; 2027 COLA projected 3.9% but inflation erodes gains; Washington tops no-tax states for senior healthcare; and more
The Daily 3

Monday briefing: Retirees' biggest regrets aren't financial; 2027 COLA projected 3.9% but inflation erodes gains; Washington tops no-tax states for senior healthcare; and more

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Jul 27, 2026
Friday briefing: 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey down to 73% retirees, 61% workers; senior housing demand hits record; SSI payment schedule changes; and more
The Daily 3

Friday briefing: 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey down to 73% retirees, 61% workers; senior housing demand hits record; SSI payment schedule changes; and more

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Jul 24, 2026
Thursday briefing: 2026 retirees face $371K lifetime healthcare costs for couples (+7.5%); Larson-Blumenthal Act extends solvency to 2100; Medicare payment shifts; and more
The Daily 3

Thursday briefing: 2026 retirees face $371K lifetime healthcare costs for couples (+7.5%); Larson-Blumenthal Act extends solvency to 2100; Medicare payment shifts; and more

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Jul 23, 2026
Wednesday briefing: 4 million lost SNAP benefits July 2025-March 2026; Arizona down 50%, largest decline since 1996; SSA launches claim tracker; Medicare fraud poll; and more
The Daily 3

Wednesday briefing: 4 million lost SNAP benefits July 2025-March 2026; Arizona down 50%, largest decline since 1996; SSA launches claim tracker; Medicare fraud poll; and more

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Jul 22, 2026
Tuesday briefing: DC woman's disability benefits wrongly stopped for 4 months; Medicare open enrollment prep starts now; retirement planning lifestyle shifts; and more
The Daily 3

Tuesday briefing: DC woman's disability benefits wrongly stopped for 4 months; Medicare open enrollment prep starts now; retirement planning lifestyle shifts; and more

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Jul 21, 2026
Monday briefing: Claiming Social Security at 62 vs. 70 costs $182,370 lifetime; 2032 cuts hit 15 states hardest; Medicare payment reforms proposed; and more
The Daily 3

Monday briefing: Claiming Social Security at 62 vs. 70 costs $182,370 lifetime; 2032 cuts hit 15 states hardest; Medicare payment reforms proposed; and more

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Jul 20, 2026
Friday briefing: Ramsey expert calls 2032 Social Security panic "fear-mongering"; "Die With Zero" philosophy balances experiences with security; Medicare Cost Cap Act proposed; and more
The Daily 3

Friday briefing: Ramsey expert calls 2032 Social Security panic "fear-mongering"; "Die With Zero" philosophy balances experiences with security; Medicare Cost Cap Act proposed; and more

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Jul 17, 2026
Thursday briefing: International criminal networks stealing billions from Medicare using AI voice bots; 2027 COLA projected at 3.8%; SSA rebuilds after DOGE cuts; and more
The Daily 3

Thursday briefing: International criminal networks stealing billions from Medicare using AI voice bots; 2027 COLA projected at 3.8%; SSA rebuilds after DOGE cuts; and more

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Jul 16, 2026
Wednesday briefing: States face $9B+ SNAP cost-share starting October 2027; SSA touts backlog reduction amid criticism; Medicare physician payment overhaul sought; and more
The Daily 3

Wednesday briefing: States face $9B+ SNAP cost-share starting October 2027; SSA touts backlog reduction amid criticism; Medicare physician payment overhaul sought; and more

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Jul 15, 2026
Tuesday briefing: Married retirees can claim 50% of spouse's benefit as spousal benefit; economist proposes gig economy tax for Social Security; fall-prevention equipment coverage; and more
The Daily 3

Tuesday briefing: Married retirees can claim 50% of spouse's benefit as spousal benefit; economist proposes gig economy tax for Social Security; fall-prevention equipment coverage; and more

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Jul 14, 2026
Monday briefing: Puerto Rico exposed ~1M Social Security numbers through security loophole; SSA announces service improvements; and more
The Daily 3

Monday briefing: Puerto Rico exposed ~1M Social Security numbers through security loophole; SSA announces service improvements; and more

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Jul 13, 2026
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Jul 10, 2026
Thursday briefing: Warren-Moreno bipartisan plan eliminates payroll tax cap; typical retired couple needs $1.16M nest egg; 2027 Medicare Part B premiums rising to $216+; and more
The Daily 3

Thursday briefing: Warren-Moreno bipartisan plan eliminates payroll tax cap; typical retired couple needs $1.16M nest egg; 2027 Medicare Part B premiums rising to $216+; and more

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Jul 9, 2026
Wednesday briefing: Trump Accounts launched July 4 as pathway to privatizing Social Security; check-in apps gain traction for isolated seniors; Medicare fraud costs $100B; and more
The Daily 3

Wednesday briefing: Trump Accounts launched July 4 as pathway to privatizing Social Security; check-in apps gain traction for isolated seniors; Medicare fraud costs $100B; and more

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Jul 8, 2026
Tuesday briefing: Wellcare drops 140,000 beneficiaries over unpaid premiums as low as $8.10; SSA Commissioner's political email controversy; SNAP expands to rotisserie chicken; and more
The Daily 3

Tuesday briefing: Wellcare drops 140,000 beneficiaries over unpaid premiums as low as $8.10; SSA Commissioner's political email controversy; SNAP expands to rotisserie chicken; and more

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Jul 7, 2026
Monday briefing: 2026 Trustees Report revises down fertility, deficit grows to 4.42% of payroll; Social Security faces 22% cuts in 2032; Medicare drug discount cuts; and more
The Daily 3

Monday briefing: 2026 Trustees Report revises down fertility, deficit grows to 4.42% of payroll; Social Security faces 22% cuts in 2032; Medicare drug discount cuts; and more

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Jul 6, 2026
Special Edition: Happy 250th, America 🇺🇸 (plus a little something for you)
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Special Edition: Happy 250th, America 🇺🇸 (plus a little something for you)

Enjoy a special edition of our daily newsletter + an exclusive 25% off coupon code as a thank you! Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday weekend!

Jul 3, 2026
Thursday briefing: Medicare launches GLP-1 Bridge program for weight loss drugs; July CPI-W data critical for 2027 COLA; MA bonus spending hits $13.4B; and more
The Daily 3

Thursday briefing: Medicare launches GLP-1 Bridge program for weight loss drugs; July CPI-W data critical for 2027 COLA; MA bonus spending hits $13.4B; and more

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Jul 2, 2026
Wednesday briefing: SNAP error rate 10.6% ($10B+) — Trump admin calls it fraud, but experts distinguish errors from intentional wrongdoing; IRMAA surcharge cliffs; veterans settlement review; and more
The Daily 3

Wednesday briefing: SNAP error rate 10.6% ($10B+) — Trump admin calls it fraud, but experts distinguish errors from intentional wrongdoing; IRMAA surcharge cliffs; veterans settlement review; and more

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Jul 1, 2026
Tuesday briefing: Trump Accounts launch July 4 but won't close women's $48K retirement savings gap; Social Security handles Medicare enrollment; end-of-life preferences proposal; and more
The Daily 3

Tuesday briefing: Trump Accounts launch July 4 but won't close women's $48K retirement savings gap; Social Security handles Medicare enrollment; end-of-life preferences proposal; and more

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Jun 30, 2026
Monday briefing: 81-year-old's SNAP benefits slashed from $298 to $24/month; nearly 5 million lost food aid; Obamacare SSN concerns; retirement relationship planning; and more
The Daily 3

Monday briefing: 81-year-old's SNAP benefits slashed from $298 to $24/month; nearly 5 million lost food aid; Obamacare SSN concerns; retirement relationship planning; and more

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Jun 29, 2026
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