[Ben Dover]

“Obviously, the 5.9 we received in January is insufficient measured against the present inflation rate. Groceries and gas prices are killing us seniors.”

Don’t forget the 14.5% increase in Medicare Part B that they automatically deducted from the SSA at the same time.

[Sacajaweau]

You mean the $170 a month that take right out of the SS check?? People don't know that. So we're paying $2040 insurance a year for Part B alone and have to also buy more insurance to take care of other categories.

And we thought Medicare would free us from doctor/hospital bills.

[M-cubed]

Don't forget the 14.5% increase in Medicare Part B that they automatically deducted from the SSA at the same time. <<<

lol... and don't forget the free $150+ quarterly dollars you can order from CVS for band-aides aspirin and other OTC stuff ....

I called Medicare to have that put into my check..and the girl literally laughed at me...She said..Use it or lose it..so I asked her for a date...but she hasn't got back to me yet.....I'm guessing she rather busy with all us Senior citizens..... /s

[daniel1212]

"Don’t forget the 14.5% increase in Medicare Part B that they automatically deducted from the SSA at the same time."

And to clarify,

Social Security does not pay for Medicare, but if you receive Social Security payments, your Part B premiums can be deducted from your check.

If you have higher income, you’ll pay an additional premium amount for Medicare Part B and Medicare prescription drug coverage...If we determine you’re a higher-income beneficiary, you’ll pay a larger percentage of the total cost of Part B based on the income you normally report to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You’ll pay monthly Part B premiums equal to 35, 50, 65, 80, or 85% of the total cost, depending on what you report to the IRS. - https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/medicare-premiums.html