Millions On Medicare Face Unprecedented Premium Increases

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Congress has so far failed to find a way to stave off 2016 Part B premium hikes that could reach 52 percent for more than 30 percent of Medicare recipients.

The Wall Street Journal: Medicare Rates Set to Soar
That is creating uncertainty for many seniors on Medicare Part B, which covers outpatient care such as doctor’s visits. About 30% of the roughly 52 million people enrolled in Part B could see a 52% rise in those premiums if Congress and the Obama administration don’t find a way to freeze or reduce the increase. Open enrollment for Medicare for 2016 starts Thursday, though Congress could subsequently act to prevent the rise. (Armour and Tergesen, 10/14)

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