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Monthly Medicare premiums won’t rise in 2009

WASHINGTON — The monthly premium for the vast majority of the elderly and disabled participating in Medicare will hold steady at $96.40 next year. It’s the first time since 2000 that the charge for health coverage is not increasing.

Premiums usually go up to reflect higher....

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