by Lori | Apr 7, 2011 | Medicare payment basics
CMS Announces 2011 Medicare Premiums, Coinsurance, and Deductibles The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on November 4, 2010, the 2011 Medicare Part A and Part B premium, deductible, and coinsurance amounts to be paid by Medicare...
by Lori | Mar 28, 2011 | Medicare payment basics
Will my Medicare Part B premium increase in 2011? Most Medicare beneficiaries will continue to pay the same $96.40 or $110.50 Part B premium amount in 2011. Beneficiaries who currently have the Social Security Administration (SSA) withhold their Part B premium and...
by Lori | Mar 27, 2011 | Medicare payment basics
What are the Medicare premiums and coinsurance rates for 2011 The following is a listing of the Medicare premium, deductible, and coinsurance rates that will be in effect in 2011: Medicare Premiums for 2011: Part A: (Hospital Insurance) Premium • Most people do not...
by Lori | Mar 12, 2011 | Medicare payment basics
2012 Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (part D) Premium Cost Part D Monthly Premium The chart below shows your estimated prescription drug plan monthly premium based on your income. If your income is above a certain limit, you will pay an income-related monthly...
by Lori | Mar 6, 2011 | Medicare payment basics
Part A Services Services : Blood You Pay In most cases, the hospital gets blood from a blood bank at no charge, and you won’t have to pay for it or replace it. If the...