WHAT WILL DOGE MEAN FOR MEDICARE AND SS BENEFITS?

They're cutting billions of dollars from spending on Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security programs. Are they stealing money from Grandma? 

Have you been to your local post office lately? How about your local federal building? Have you noticed how the employees seem to have a sense of urgency to get things done quickly and efficiently for you?

Of course not. The reality is that many government offices are plagued by inefficiency, outdated processes, and a lack of accountability. And yet, whenever discussions arise about cutting government waste, we’re told that it would mean reduced benefits for seniors, the disabled, and low-income families. That’s simply not true.

A significant portion of taxpayer money is lost every year due to waste, fraud, and mismanagement in programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. By replacing redundant and apathetic bureaucrats with artificial intelligence (AI), we could not only eliminate inefficiencies but also free up billions of dollars—money that could be used to increase benefits rather than cut them.

AI doesn’t take long lunches, doesn’t need a pension, and certainly doesn’t shuffle your paperwork into a bottomless pile. AI can process applications, detect fraud, and manage resources with unmatched precision. Right now, billions are wasted due to fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid claims that slip through the cracks of an overburdened system. AI could instantly flag suspicious activity, preventing improper payments before they happen.

Social Security, which is notorious for its sluggish response times, could be streamlined with AI handling routine claims and calculations. Instead of spending weeks waiting on human processing, retirees and the disabled could receive faster, error-free service.

Government waste doesn’t protect benefits—it drains them. Instead of fearing AI replacing outdated bureaucracy, we should embrace it as a tool to ensure that more of our tax dollars actually go where they’re needed.

Cut the waste, not the benefits. It’s time for a smarter government.

Darryl BrelandBreland Benefits and Insurance

P.S. This article was written by artificial intelligence because I'm apathetic today.