2010 MEDICARE PART B REIMBURSEMENTS
The County reimburses members for the full amount of their Medicare Part B premiums (standard rate) on a tax-fee basis, provided they meet certain eligibility requirements.
On December 15, 2009, the Board of Supervisors approved the 2010 Medicare Part B Premium Reimbursement Program for LACERA-administered Medicare Plan enrollees.
However, according to Medicare law, new Medicare enrollees in 2010 and those who meet certain higher income levels are subject to an additional income-related premium amount. These individuals are eligible for a $110.50 premium reimbursement.*
The following standard rate reimbursements are effective with the December 31, 2009 pay period for January 2010 coverage:
PART B PREMIUM
DETERMINING FACTORS |
MONTHLY COUNTY REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT
FOR 2010 |
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$96.40
(standard rate) |
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$110.50
(standard rate)Attention: You must submit your 2010 Social Security notice to LACERA verifying your $110.50 Part B premium |
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*Medicare enrollees who file an individual (or married and filing separately) tax return showing a modified adjusted gross income greater than $85,000 (or $170,000 for a joint tax return) are subject to the income-related monthly adjustment amount.