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Oct, 12 2023 — On October 12, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the both 2024 Medicare Part B premium and Part B deductible would increase 6%.  Likewise, Medicare Part B . . .

Oct, 14 2022 — The Social Security Administration announced on October 13, 2022 that "Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 perc . . .

Nov, 12 2021 — On November 12, 2021, Medicare announced that Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles would increase in 2022.  The Medicare Part B premium increases were rather large as comp . . .

Oct, 14 2021 — The Social Security Administration announced on October 13, 2021 that "Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 5.9 percent . . .

Nov, 06 2020 — CMS Press Release: 2021 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced. Summary of changes to Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles: Cost-of-Living Adjus . . .

Oct, 13 2020 — The Social Security Administration announced on October 13, 2020 that "Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 1.3 percent . . .

Nov, 09 2019 — CMS NEWS: 2020 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced. Summary of changes to Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles: Increase in SS Benefits.  . . .

Oct, 11 2019 — Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase 1.6 percent in 2020, the Social Security Administration announced today [October 10, 2019] . . .

Oct, 12 2018 — CMS NEWS: 2019 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced. Summary of changes to Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles: Increase in SS Benefits.  . . .

Oct, 11 2018 — Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 67 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2019, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 2.8 per . . .

Sep, 20 2018 — If you are a Medicare beneficiary, you should receive a printed version of the Medicare & You Handbook prepared by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS or Medicare) sometime in late . . .

Nov, 20 2017 — CMS NEWS: 2018 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced. Summary of changes to Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles: Increase in SS Benefits.  . . .

May, 30 2017 — New Medicare cards arriving April 2018. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is currently preparing new Medicare cards for the 57.7 million Medicare beneficiaries. "The new cards . . .

Nov, 21 2016 — CMS Press Release:  Due to 0.3% COLA, 70% of Medicare beneficiaries will see no change in their 2017 Medicare Part B premiums. Summary of changes to 2017 Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B pr . . .

Oct, 17 2016 — If you are a Medicare beneficiary, you should have received a printed version of the Medicare & You Handbook prepared by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS or Medicare) sometime i . . .

Mar, 20 2013 — Medicare Part D prescription drug plans expressly excludes coverage for vitamins - although some Medicare plans do cover "excluded" drugs such as B-12 vitamin injections as "Bonus" or Supplemental dru . . .

Nov, 09 2014 — March 2018 Update - Medicare Cards are Changing - New Card, Same Benefits The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is mailing new Medicare cards starting April 2018 and continuing through . . .

Nov, 12 2021 — On November 12, 2021, Medicare announced that Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles would increase in 2022.  The Medicare Part B premium increases were rather large as comp . . .

Sep, 20 2018 — If you are a Medicare beneficiary, you should receive a printed version of the Medicare & You Handbook prepared by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS or Medicare) sometime in late . . .

Nov, 06 2020 — CMS Press Release: 2021 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced. Summary of changes to Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles: Cost-of-Living Adjus . . .

Nov, 05 2010 — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has set the Medicare premiums, deductibles and coinsurance amounts to be paid by Medicare beneficiaries in 2011. » Click here for the 2012 ch . . .

May, 30 2017 — New Medicare cards arriving April 2018. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is currently preparing new Medicare cards for the 57.7 million Medicare beneficiaries. "The new cards . . .

Nov, 20 2017 — CMS NEWS: 2018 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced. Summary of changes to Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles: Increase in SS Benefits.  . . .

Nov, 09 2019 — CMS NEWS: 2020 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced. Summary of changes to Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles: Increase in SS Benefits.  . . .

Nov, 10 2015 — Summary of changes to 2016 Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles: 70% of the 52 million Medicare Part B beneficiaries will continue to pay $104.90 for their 2016 Medicar . . .

Nov, 21 2016 — CMS Press Release:  Due to 0.3% COLA, 70% of Medicare beneficiaries will see no change in their 2017 Medicare Part B premiums. Summary of changes to 2017 Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B pr . . .

Oct, 12 2018 — CMS NEWS: 2019 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced. Summary of changes to Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles: Increase in SS Benefits.  . . .

Oct, 17 2016 — If you are a Medicare beneficiary, you should have received a printed version of the Medicare & You Handbook prepared by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS or Medicare) sometime i . . .

Oct, 09 2014 — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that the standard premium for Medicare Part B (coverage for specific doctors’ services, outpatient care, medical supplies, DM . . .