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2022 Part B Premium change mid-year?
Here’s an interesting article about part B premiums possibly changing / decreasing at some point in 2022:In an unprecedented move, HHS asks officials to consider lowering this year’s Medicare premiums (yahoo.com) […]
2023 Medicare Premiums
Here is some good information regarding the 2023 Medicare part B premiums and the Medicare deductible:2023 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles 2023 Medicare Part D Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts | CMS […]
Pick a new Rx plan for 2023
Starting Oct. 15th you can enroll in a new part D prescription plan for Jan. 2023. Please follow the instructions and/ or watch the video instructions on my website page ‘What did Mike say?” to lookup your meds and find a new plan 🙂 […]
Aging and Eyesight
Here’s a great article from myvision.org:Aging & Eyesight: What to Expect and Way to Improve| MyVision.org […]
2023 Part B and part D IRMA chart
If you exceed certain income thresholds, it is possible you would be subject to the income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA). A surcharge added on top of your standard premium for Medicare Part B and Part D. Here is the 2023 chart…
2022 Part B and D premium according to income IRMA
Every January the government determines the amount your part B premium will be based on your income from 2 years ago. If you are considered a ‘high-earner’ there is an adjustment (increase) applied to your premium for the upcoming calendar year. There is also an adjustment added to your prescription plan premiums based on the same income gird (‘high-earners’ only).see below for reference: 2022 part b irma, 2022 part d irma, 2022 medicare part b irma premiums, 2022 medicare part […]
2022 increases REVISED
Each year the Medicare Part B premium, deductible, and coinsurance rates are determined according to the Social Security Act. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $170.10 for 2022, an increase of $21.60 from $148.50 in 2021. The annual deductible for all Medicare Part B beneficiaries is $233 in 2022, an increase of $30 from the annual deductible of $203 in 2021. […]
2021 Medicare Standard Premium and Deductible
The 2021 Medicare part B premium is increasing slighlty to $148.50/mth. Also the annual deductible for dr visits is increasing to $203/ year.https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2021-medicare-parts-b-premiums-and-deductibles […]
PA Covid Vaccine Site info
Here is a good website to learn more about the Covid-19 vaccines, and find the closest vaccination site to your home: COVID-19 Vaccine (pa.gov) […]