Health care charges


November 10, 2009 · 1:55 PM

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Health care insurance renewal notices have arrived. For the ‘missus’ and me, the cost for our employer-subsidized Medicare advantage plan will be higher next year. The monthly tab for 2008 was $127; 2009 was $358, and for 2010 it will be $455. Any bets on what it will be in 2011?

Fred Zelonka

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