Medicare costs to reduce Social Security increase
That didn't last long. About 55 million Social Security recipients will get their first increase in benefits next year since 2009 a 3.6 percent raise. But higher Medicare premiums could erase part of it.

Part of COLA to go to Medicare Part B
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- Many seniors welcomed word of the first U.S. Social Security cost-of-living increase since 2009 but AARP says part of the increase will go to Medicare.

Concord Coalition Criticizes AARP Ad Campaign as Irresponsible
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Medicare Part B premium costs likely to cut into social security's increase
Social Security benefits will increase by 3.6 percent, but many consumers won't feel more weight in their wallets because of an expected boost in Medicare costs.