Tag: Social Security
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How DOGE Improperly Accessed and Shared Social Security Data, NPR Reveals
Overview: What NPR Found About DOGE and Social Security Data In a story based on NPR reporting, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) faced scrutiny for policies and practices that allowed the improper access and sharing of millions of Americans’ Social Security data. The episode underscores ongoing concerns about data governance, privacy protections, and the…
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How DOGE Misused Social Security Data: An NPR Investigation
Summary: What NPR Revealed About DOGE and Social Security Data An NPR investigation has exposed a troubling lapse in data governance within the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) during the past year. Staffers who were initially part of DOGE’s effort improperly accessed and shared sensitive Social Security data on millions of Americans. The report raises…
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Five Things to Do If You’re Retiring in 2026
Introduction: Retirement in 2026 Is a Milestone Worth Preparing For Retirement is one of the biggest financial and lifestyle transitions you’ll ever make. If 2026 is the year you sign out of work for the last time, lining up practical steps now can help you enjoy a smoother, more secure transition. Here are five essential…
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Cheaper medicines, cash rules: Australia Jan 1 2026 changes
What’s changing on 1 January 2026? Australia is set to implement a slate of reforms in the first week of 2026 that could affect how much households pay for medicines, how they access Medicare support, and how businesses handle cash payments. While details vary by policy, the overarching aim is to improve affordability, streamline government…
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What changes take effect in Australia on 1 January 2026: cheaper meds, cash rules and new laws
Overview: What happens on 1 January 2026 in Australia As the new year arrives, Australia rolls out a suite of policy shifts that affect everyday life. From affordable medicines to updated cash-handling rules and new government services, these changes could touch most households. Below is a clear guide to what is changing, why it matters,…
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Congress Slams MGNREGA Changes as One-Man Decision, Campaigns Across India
Congress Accuses Modi Government of Decimating MGNREGA At a key national gathering, Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, criticized the government’s approach toward MGNREGA, arguing that recent changes amount to the decimation of a cornerstone social security program. The party framed the decision as a unilateral move by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, drawing…
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VB-G RAM G Bill: A New Era for Rural Jobs and Livelihoods
Overview of the VB-G RAM G Bill The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), commonly referred to as the VB-G RAM G Bill, has received presidential assent and is poised to replace the long-running MGNREGA framework. The bill aims to institutionalize a 125‑day guaranteed wage employment program for rural laborers, signaling a…
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Perkeso Opens Online Applications for Benefits to Streamline Digital Social Security
Perkeso launches online benefit applications across key social security acts The Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) has announced that applications for benefits can now be submitted online starting in January. This digitalisation initiative aims to streamline access to welfare programs that support workers, self-employed individuals, housewives, and other eligible groups under Malaysia’s social protection framework. By…
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Perkeso Benefits Go Online: What This Digitalisation Means for Workers and Employers
Introduction: A New Era for Perkeso Benefits Malaysia’s social security landscape is undergoing a significant digital shift. Starting in January, applications for a wide range of benefits administered by the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) can be submitted online. This digitalisation initiative spans benefits under the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969, the Self-Employed Social Security Act…
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Perkeso Online Benefits: Apply Online from January
Online Applications for Perkeso Benefits Begin in January Malaysia’s Social Security Organization (PERKESO) is expanding its digital services, allowing online applications for a wide range of social security benefits beginning in January. The move is part of a broader digitalisation initiative aimed at improving accessibility, reducing processing times, and delivering faster support to workers and…