Unlike the targeted Affordable Care Act, Social Security and Medicare were rarely discussed by either Presidential candidate. Of course, there has been a lot of speculation by the public and the media.
People have wondered whether Social Security and Medicare would be privatized or whether monthly Social Security benefits would be reduced. We do not know the answer to this question at this time. It is common knowledge that House Speaker Paul Ryan has championed the idea of gutting Medicare and replacing it with a voucher program. Will President-elect Trump support such ideas or Speaker Ryan’s agenda? No one knows.
I think it is very important that we don’t panic about speculative changes that may take place. It isn’t productive and it isn’t healthy. Changes to these programs will undoubtedly come. Some will likely be bad. Some changes may surprise us and actually improve these programs. However, there is nothing that anyone can do until changes are proposed by the new Administration.
Changes to these programs may start in 2017 or much further down-the-line. After all, these benefit programs have not been one of the major cornerstones of President-elect Trump’s campaign initiative. Only once proposed changes are articulated by the new Administration in regards to Social Security and Medicare can we take action (if it is necessary).
There is one certainty that I can promise at this time…We will continue to fight for the rights of the disabled regardless of the ever-evolving Social Security and Medicare regulations.
Got a question about SSDI or SSI that you need us to answer? Please check out our website at www.westcoastdisability.com . We try to provide you with helpful information on our website that will allow you to successfully navigate the Social Security Disability process. Also, feel free to email me your questions at megan@westcoastdisability.com or call me at (800) 459-3017 x 103.
