Retiree's Social Security suspended over unpaid Medicare bill

James McCaffrey, a 66-year-old retiree, claims his Social Security benefits were suspended without notice. He received a $740 bill for Medicare premiums, which he was not expecting, and fears the suspension is linked to his birthplace and recent government cutbacks. McCaffrey, born to a U.S. soldier overseas, worries that blanket crackdowns on benefits for those born outside the U.S. may have affected him. He contacted the Social Security Administration and learned his account was suspended, but he did not receive prior notification. He expressed concern that recent comments by Elon Musk about Social Security cuts could be influencing these changes. McCaffrey's retirement plans, including spending time with family and traveling, are now on hold due to this unexpected situation.