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Originally Posted by Rainger99
I just read that Social Security benefits are going up 5.9 percent next year which is the highest in 40 years. However, the premiums for Medicare Part B (which covers doctors’ visits) for 2022 is going up 14.5 percent. The standard monthly premium will go from $148.50 to $170.10. The average monthly Social Security benefit is about $1,487 and 44% of Medicare recipients reported spending between $160 and $495 a month on health care.
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I believe last year’s SMI premium increase was less than it should have been because of COVID relief. It went from $144 to $148.50. So I believe this year’s increase makes up for that shortfall.