For the first time since 2009, social security recipients will get a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The COLA adjustment will also affect other areas:
Medicare also just announced their premium adjustments for 2012. The new premium for part B will be $99.90/month.
Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage and Medicare Advantage enrollment runs until December 7th this year, which is earlier than in previous years when enrollment ran until the end of the year. A great resource to help you decide is on the medicare website:
You just need to provide information about your prescription drugs and you will see what each plan in your area will cost in premiums and out-of-pocket expenses.
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