A throat tickle can be caused by a wide variety of things. Sometimes a tickling, scratchy throat can indicate the onset of a cold. Allergies to foods or food additives, and environmental allergies to smoke, dust mites, mold, or pollen, can result in an itchy, tickling throat. Post-nasal drip or a dry throat can irritate the throat and cause a tickle.
Confidence votes 42. 1966The Medicare program took effect in 1966. Although the Medicare program took effect in 1966, it was fought tooth and nail for over a year and then Alaska and Arizona did not accept Medicare in their states until a decade later. Was this answer useful?
Social Security COLA affects Medicare costs Here are the main changes you can expect to see in Medicare in the coming year: First, you should know that Social Security recipients may not get a cost of living adjustment (COLA) in 2017. And the COLA, or lack of one, will affect how much many Medicare recipients pay in premiums.