51.   The president objected to the measure passed by the Senate today for several reasons, especially because it contains a provision that would increase Medicare premiums.

52.   The Senate approved a temporary spending bill that Clinton had vowed to veto because it contains a provision to increase Medicare premiums.

53.   The Senate followed the House Thursday night in voting, largely along party lines, to increase Medicare premiums.

54.   To achieve the additional Medicare savings, Republicans agreed to not increase premiums as sharply as they had originally proposed.

55.   To achieve the additional Medicare savings, Republicans agreed to not increase premiums as sharply as they originally proposed.

56.   Two other big health insurers said they increased premiums toward the end of the year and enjoyed higher earnings as a result.

57.   Typically, the measures prohibit insurance companies and health plans from requiring genetic tests or using the results to deny coverage or increase premiums.

58.   Westrate said insurance companies are increasing their premiums across the board, which will invariably lead to greater profits.

59.   With the dollar rising, option sellers are increasing the premiums they charge, as there is a greater likelihood the options will be exercised, Puffenberger said.

60.   Yet another proposal would increase Medicare premiums for people with higher incomes.