Extra $1,122 For Seniors and Disabled

Singles making up to $14,028 and couples up to $18,732 are eligible for $1,122 extra in their Social Security check. That’s how much the government deducts for Medicare Part B payments. There are three programs: Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries Plan, Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries Plan and Qualified Individual. For the national office contact Medicare Hotline at 800-MEDICARE or go to www.medicare.gov. Request information about Medicare Savings Programs by getting the publication, “Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare.”