That reduction in benefits could change dramatically for the worse once the pandemic is factored into the equation. Medicare Part A The conclusion of the trustees report reads like an ominous warning: Lawmakers have many policy options that would reduce or eliminate the long-term financing shortfalls in Social Security and Medicare. Taking action sooner rather than later will permit consideration of a broader range of solutions and provide more time to phase in changes so that the public has adequate time to prepare. According to a Kiplinger piece, the Social Security “shortfall train” is leaving the station already. This is because starting