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Old 11-30-2021, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Rainger99 View Post
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.
This is nothing new, anytime SS increases Medicare does the same. Lucky my Medicare advantage plan gives it back to me.