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Unjust, Unwarranted Medicare B Increases in Dues on elderly

Why: Medicare Recipients targeted for increase, simply because it was easy; and no transparency? No respect for the aged on set incomes

Subject: Medicare Plan B, increases in quarterly amount due; and quarterly "inconsistency" in amounts due.

Honorable Congresswoman, Senators

Introduction:
Am a retired 70 year old, on a set income; of the former Civil Service System (CSRS). 3-years US Army, 42-years, US Post Office, 1972-2012. Over the years since retirement my Medicare Health Insurance B has increased; for example $402, $408,$406, $442.40, and now $433.80..

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Questions. Why these variations in price? and are these increases necessary? Is there some scam in the Medicare System itself?

My belief is that these increases are unnecessary and exploitative. In a mass pool of a collective of the aged, a set fee would more than manage the system of those coming in and adding their dues, and those expiring and no longer sustaining the system. The fact that our government does not support the overall health system as an inalienable right, under the Constitution is disturbing on it's own. In a nation that allows corporate tax evasion and white collar crime, it appears somehow increases dues on the retired on set incomes somehow will compensate, or is made to compensate for this injustice. So rather than sparing the old on a set income to have a little more in their final years, the system has allowed this petty though immoral increase in Medicare dues. The most recent $408 to $433.80; including the strange variation of $442.40.

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The fact that the billing displays various price increases, may be a give away of some scamming the retired in some exploitation for some other purpose. In my case as many, i try not to visit a doctor, or hospital unless absolutely necessary, and i keep myself in good shape, as a responsibility. The Medicare system appears to be easy to intervene and easily increase or change prices at will; will no transparency; with the usual excuse; all things increase in price.

I hereby request some inquiry by the US Congress to look into these Medicare Plan B increases and variations; and into the over system of immoral health insurance for profit, not heath care as a right. Of Course along with Medicare one also must carry and pay for supplemental insurance at additional costs, which also increase yearly. Is it that hard to provide for the old and soon to die in their last years of life; by providing health care?

Could this be another Trump administration disservice to ordinary people in favor of the corporate tax cheats? Just remember our tax dollars pay for the best health care for the elected who do nothing for the common good of the republic for which they stand.. All should look into these increases, and demand to know why. Call your representatives.

Good Government is the solution, why has it become the problem?

Sincerely

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