>> yes, about 7 million americans on medicare will see their premiums soar. this includes new enrolleescollect social security, yet, and dual medicare/medicaid beneficiaries. also affected, enrollees with high incomes above $85,000 for individuals, and $170,000 for married folks. >> okay here's the bad news. >> yeah. >> what is it going to cost? it's going to cost a lot more. >> premiums for individuals could soar 52% to over $159 a month. that's about $318 a month for married couples. a lot of money. >> mm-hmm. >> okay what can people do to protect themselves? >> people can do a few things. to protect themselves. first off, if you're planning on enrolling in medicare or collecting social security in 2016, you may want to enroll earlier. now. if you have a higher income, but you experience a life-changing event like a job loss, marriage, divorce, or death of a spouse, you can check if that event would put you in a lower earning bracket, making you eligible for an exemption. you should consult a financial planner. you should even consult a social security administration to see what other