Social Security and Medicare finances look grim as overall debt piles up

New estimates are expected Monday to paint a dire picture of the budget outlook for Social Security and Medicare, the massive federal programs for seniors, threatening future benefits and putting fresh pressure on Congress to address the nation’s deteriorating financial health. Democracy Dies in Darkness Social Security and Medicare finances look grim as overall debt piles up Dire new budget projections and high-stakes policy deadlines mean lawmakers may be forced to take up the issue — or face the consequences …