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Elessar Zappa

(16,385 posts)
Sun Dec 15, 2024, 06:17 PM Dec 2024

Social Security COLA increase.

Just found out the after the Medicare premium increase, my monthly check will go up a whopping 88 cents. Whoopee!

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Attilatheblond

(8,088 posts)
1. About same for me when I figure the increase in what gets taken out for Medicare increase.
Sun Dec 15, 2024, 06:22 PM
Dec 2024

I am planting garlic PDQ cuz most of what is sold here is from China and I use garlic liberally. Won't be able to afford it soon.

GreenWave

(12,150 posts)
5. I find the answer to garlic proliferation is blowing in the wind!
Sun Dec 15, 2024, 07:43 PM
Dec 2024

Mine shoot seeds everywhere to the dismay of common garden pests.

walkingman

(10,236 posts)
3. Check "Medicare Savings Program" - if your income is low enough you might not have to pay Medicare Premiums?
Sun Dec 15, 2024, 06:29 PM
Dec 2024

doc03

(38,756 posts)
4. I got good news our Medicare advantage premium is going from $125 to $75.
Sun Dec 15, 2024, 07:18 PM
Dec 2024

The Union VEBA fund that subsidizes our insurance made enough gains in the market to reduce our premium by $50
next year. After the SS and Medicare increase, I will get around $90 more a month. Thanks to the Biden economy.

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