AARP Statement on 2012 Medicare Part B Premium Increase

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Octobr 27, 2011.  AARP Legislative Policy Director David Certner released a statement following today’s announcement by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on 2012 Medicare Part B premiums. The standard Medicare Part B monthly premium will be $99.90 in 2012, a $3.50 increase over the $96.40 that most beneficiaries pay today. New beneficiaries not held harmless in 2011 and 2010 paid $115.40 and $110.50 respectively. Certner’s statement follows: