Part B Premiums in 2010: Frozen for Many, Higher for Some

For the first time in 35 years, older Americans will receive no cost-of-living increases (COLA) in their Social Security checks in 2010 according to Congressional Budget Office estimates. The forecast is based on expected low inflation, in contrast to 2009 when the COLA added 5.8 percent to Social Security benefits.



Next year's zero COLA is bad news enough for many retirees living on fixed incomes during a recession. But millions of them also face much higher Medicare Part B premiums next year. … Back to Article