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Title: January surprise of vanishing Social Security COLA

Article Snip: "...most Medicare beneficiaries will pay $134 per month for Part B, which pays for doctors' fees and outpatient services. That's a $25-per-month increase over the 2017, nearly wiping out the Social Security COLA for many retirees..."

Reference: www.investmentnews.com
Medicare, Medicare Part B premiums, Social Security COLA 2018, What does Medicare Part B cover?, Destruction of Retirees, Medicare Advantage Plan,

More Reading: (From Medicare.gov) If you're in a Medicare Advantage Plan or other Medicare plan, you may have different rules, but your plan must give you at least the same coverage as Original Medicare. Some services may only be covered in certain settings or for patients with certain conditions.