Although soaring inflation is squeezing the budgets of all Americans, senior citizens and Medicare recipients may be especially hit hard.
"Inflation is a big concern, and many already are feeling the pinch of inflation when it comes to their health care costs," according to a recent survey of 2,500 Medicare beneficiaries by eHealth. "Ninety-five percent say they are worried about the impact of inflation on health care costs, and 45% say their personal health care costs already have increased as a result of inflation."
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