Allsup Finds Healthcare Costs Consuming Larger Part of Fixed Incomes

With 2009 Medicare open enrollment here, many individuals are realizing they will face higher healthcare costs leaving less money for other essentials, according to Allsup, a leading provider of Social Security disability, financial and healthcare-related services to people with disabilities. Despite Medicare Part B (outpatient services) remaining unchanged for 2009, costs for Part A (hospital) coverage are increasing moderately and Part D (prescription drug) premiums will experience a double-digit increase. In fact, based on an analysis by Allsup, individuals relying on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are seeing health costs increasingly chip away at their limited income. For...

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