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Originally Posted by stevej37
Along with the excellent 8.7% benefit raise starting in Jan......Medicare Part B will be less costly. 
"The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $164.90 for 2023, a decrease of $5.20 from $170.10 in 2022. The annual deductible for all Medicare Part B beneficiaries is $226 in 2023, a decrease of $7 from the annual deductible of $233 in 2022." |
Only if the 8.7 percent COLA did not increase your income to the next level?
Then your cost goes up to $230.80 per month plus an increase in Part D.
Of course, the $7 decrease in annual Part B deductible is offset by the even greater increases in Part A costs:
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