Slight increase in Part B premium to $135.50 per month is in line with expectations.
It's the largest annual cost-of-living increase in benefits since 2012.
Medicare enrollees should review their drug coverage and Advantage plans for 2019.
But medical expenses will consume a growing portion of retirement budgets.
Options include boosting benefits for widows and the poor at the expense of high earners.
Encourage clients to review their drug coverage and Advantage plans for 2019.
New tools calculate costs, potential savings and solutions.
Hint: Pay attention to emails, ignore phone calls.
Slightly lower estimate would still be the largest cost-of-living increase since 2012.
Stresses of losing a spouse include steep decline in household income for many, according to a survey.
