House bill eliminates premium increase of Medicare Part B

Millions of Medicare patients would be spared monthly premium increases next year under a bill passed by the House Thursday.

The House voted 406 to 18 to eliminate all premium increases for Medicare Part B, which provides coverage for doctor’s visits. The bill now goes to the Senate, where the Finance Committee is expected to take it up soon, though no hearings were scheduled.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland, in a rare break with fellow Democrats, voted against the measure, saying it would mainly help wealthy Medicare recipients.

[Source: Minneapolis StarTribune]

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