by Lori | Mar 9, 2011 | Medicare payment basics
Part B Monthly Premium You pay a Part B premium each month. Most people will pay the standard premium amount. However, if your modified adjusted gross income as reported on your IRS tax return from 2 years ago is above a certain amount, you may pay more. If Your...
by Lori | Nov 22, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
MEDICARE PREMIUMS, DEDUCTIBLES FOR 2011The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has set the Medicare premiums, deductibles and coinsurance amounts to be paid by Medicare beneficiaries in 2011. For Medicare Part A, which pays for inpatient hospital, skilled...
by Lori | Nov 22, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
MEDICARE PREMIUMS, DEDUCTIBLES FOR 2011 Enrollees in Medicare Part D prescription drug plans pay premiums that vary from plan to plan depending on each plan’s efficiency and scope of benefits. Beginning in 2011, the Affordable Care Act requires Part D enrollees...
by Lori | Aug 20, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
Medicare premiums and coinsurance rates for 2010 The following is a listing of the Medicare premium, deductible, and coinsurance rates that will be in effect in 2010: Medicare Premiums for 2010: Part A: (Hospital Insurance) Premium *...
by Lori | Jun 17, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
THE VALUE OF MEDICARE PART B Health care information is often complex and knowing what choice to make when you become eligible for Medicare can be difficult. This article will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of enrolling in Medicare Part B. You should enroll...