To: President Donald Trump, The United States House of Representatives, and The United States Senate

Do not increase the cost of Medicare, Part B

Request the proposed 52% increase in the cost of Medicare, Part B, not be enacted. It will create more hardships for many disabled/seniors who are already struggling financially; since it has already been announced that there will be no increase in the Social Security these same people receive.

Why is this important?

I am 76 years old, with many health issues, the cost of everything is skyrocketing, yet a retired person's pay remains static. What was once just enough, is no longer; the medical costs, prescriptions, and trips to doctors and hospitals are such that you sometimes chose between buying food or medication.

Most of us have worked as long as we can. I worked 50 years, retiring at 70+ because I knew that retirement would mean a huge cut in income and a constant increase in medical expenses. Please do not take from those who can least afford to pay.