The latest news on Medicare Part B 2017 premium increase is “stay tuned”.   Congress is still working on this and the final determination won’t come until October 1st at the earliest.  Like last year, there is a strong possibility that the “Hold Harmless” provision will protect  existing Medicare beneficiaries who have their Part B premiums deducted from their Social Security check.  That will leave the others to take a larger load of the increase.

While a 22% increase is being discussed, my guess is it will be negotiated down like last year.  I will keep readers apprised.  If you want to read more on this, I have linked an article here:  http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article100185427.html

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Based in the Richmond, Va area, David Higgs of Choices In Medicare specializes in helping seniors transition to Medicare.  He can be reached at email:  David@ChoicesInMedicare.com or go to website:  www.ChoicesInMedicare.com