Medicare

The Bush administration announced Monday that the standard Medicare premium would rise to $96.40 a month next year, an increase of $2.90 a month. The 3.1 percent increase is the smallest since 1999-2000, when the premium was at the same level, $45.50, for two years in a row link

“It is becoming more difficult for older Americans, especially those on fixed incomes, to afford their health care.”

NYTimes 02.10.07