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Medicare premiums not as high as feared

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar WASHINGTON  — Medicare’s basic monthly premium will be much lower than expected next year, the government announced Thursday. That could pay political dividends for President Barack Obama and for Democrats struggling to win over seniors in a close election. The new Part B premium for outpatient care will be $99.90 a month […]

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Elders, caregivers fare ok in Gov. Patrick’s $30.5B Mass. budget plan

Programs and services for elderly and caregivers suffered some cuts, but for the most part, were level funded at last year’s levels.

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