Question: is there going to be an increase in medicare for 2019?
Answer: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced the new 2020 rates Friday. For about 70% of Medicare beneficiaries, the premiums will rise nearly 7% to $144.60 a month, up from $135.50 in 2019. The $9.10 monthly increase follows a smaller $1.50 rise this year.