Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
New Social Security Bill Boosts Survivors Benefit
By Melanie WaddellThe surviving spouse would get 75% of the combined couple's benefit; another bill boosts the caregiver's credit.
June 15, 2023
Group Proposes Cap on Medicare Advantage Plan Brokers' Total CompHealth care provider-owned plans say some carriers exceed the program sales commission limits by paying extra fees.
June 15, 2023
Social Security Benefits Targeted for Cuts by House ConservativesThe proposal by the 176-member House Republican Study Committee would gradually increase the retirement age.
June 14, 2023
Health Insurers Work to Reinvent ThemselvesAHIP is emphasizing its members' value as care managers and inflation fighters.
June 14, 2023
House Panel Passes GOP Tax Plan to Raise Standard DeductionEd Slott said the plan included "common sense" provisions. The panel's top Democrat called it "Tax Scam 2.0."
June 13, 2023
Social Security Could Look 'Completely Different' for Younger Clients: Jeff Bush"All the variables of the Social Security formula" will be up for debate, the political analyst says.
June 12, 2023
Big GOP Tax Package Would Boost Standard DeductionThe legislation would also repeal a controversial IRS reporting change for payments through apps like PayPal and Venmo.
June 12, 2023
New Bill Would Ease Use of Annuities as 401(k) Plan Default OptionsH.R. 3942 has a Democrat and a Republican as sponsors and strong support from TIAA.