Will Social Security, Medicare payments be delayed? What we know about Trump’s federal funding freeze
President Donald Trump’s pause on federal grants and loans has agencies and individuals scrambling as the fallout continues.
Medicare, Social Security Immune From Trump’s Federal Freeze
Unclear if sweeping executive order will affect Medicaid and other federal assistance programs for older Americans.
Federal assistance freeze won’t halt Social Security or Medicare payments
Nothing in this memo should be construed to impact Medicare or Social Security benefits,” the memo from the Office of Management and Budget reads.
White House: Food stamps and Medicare will not be affected in federal aid freeze
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Social Security, Medicare and food stamps would not be affected by the decision to freeze federal aid. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur reports on the Trump administration’s first White House press briefing and whether Medicaid could be among the programs affected.
Are You Taking Social Security and Worried About the Federal Funding Freeze? Here's What You Need to Know.
On Jan. 27, 2025, Matthew Vaeth, the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), released a memorandum. Vaeth stated:
Food Stamps, Medicare and Medicaid: What to Know About Trump's Funding Freeze
A memo from the Office of Management and Budget issued Monday said that “federal agencies must temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all federal financial assistance,
Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
Trump's federal funding freeze rescinded: What to know about your benefits
Trump's funding freeze has raised concerns over Medicare, SNAP, and student loans. Learn which programs are impacted and how it may affect you.
Trump administration rescinds order attempting to freeze federal aid spending
The move comes after the order sparked widespread criticism and confusion. A federal district judge had temporarily paused the freeze.
Trump's federal aid freeze sparks confusion and anxiety in Arizona: What to know
The order is temporarily on ice, but uncertainty swirls around which programs would and wouldn't be hit by the federal aid freeze.
Trump scuttles his plans to freeze funding, but nonprofits still feel the chill
The back-and-forth created confusion and fear that will linger beyond the lifetime of the memo, nonprofit leaders said.
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Trump’s CMS freeze, and the Cole Schmidtknecht lawsuit
President Trump has put all the federal health agencies on ice until his administration staffs up. One of those agencies that ...
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Trump administration rescinds grant freeze memo that set off confusion and legal battles
After widespread confusion, the Trump administration walked back some of its message about a funding freeze on federal grants ...
How Long Will The Federal Hiring Freeze Last? Implications For Government Employees
This is how long the hiring freeze will last and the implications for federal employees, those with job offers and college ...
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‘A Bit Disarming’: CMS, Health Agencies Pause Communication Per Trump Orders, Raising Concerns at Nursing Homes
The newly installed Trump administration late Tuesday prompted federal health agencies, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), ...
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CMS drops appeal of UnitedHealth’s MA star ratings case, STAT reports
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has abruptly withdrawn from a legal battle with UnitedHealth (UNH) Group, the nation’s largest Medicare ...