The federal government is raising the price of Medicare by double-digit percentages, it announced last week. The huge hike comes amidst rising costs due to the pandemic, which has impacted health care costs across the board, as well as coverage of a new Alzheimer's drug that has sparked controversy over its high prices. In 2022, Part B premiums for the lowest income bracket will jump 14.5%, from $148.50 a month to $170.10. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),

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