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2017 Medicare Premium and Deductible Changes
Medicare Part B in 2017 The latest round of changes to Medicare premiums, deductibles, and copayments for hospitalization (Part A) and medical care (Part B) takes effect January 1st, 2017. What is changing in 2017? 2017 Medicare Part B Premium: For most people, the monthly Medicare Part B premium will increase by $12.20. In 2017 […]
2017 Medicare Part A and Part B Premium and Deductibles
Medicare Part A and Part B changes from 2016 to 2017 You may be aware that premiums and deductibles for both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B fluctuate from year to year. The Medicare administration has announced Medicare Part A and Part B rates for 2017, with changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2017. Compare […]
How Much Do They Take Out for my Medicare in 2016?
Payroll Deductions and Other Costs A lot of people wonder about the cost of Medicare—not only to current Medicare recipients but also to members of the workforce who are paying into the system. Following are answers to a couple of important questions we hear from time to time about Medicare-related costs the average person can […]
2016 Medicare Rates
Just as you were getting used to those 2015 Medicare rates, a brand new year is right around the corner. As you probably know, premiums and deductibles for both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B fluctuate from year to year. With a new year soon upon us—or if it’s already 2016 as you’re reading […]
2016 Medicare Premium and Deductible Changes
Medicare Part B in 2016 The latest round of changes to Medicare premiums, deductibles, and copayments for hospitalization (Part A) and medical care (Part B) takes effect January 1st, 2016. What is changing in 2016? 2016 Medicare Part B Premium: For most people, the monthly Medicare Part B premium will increase by $5. In 2016 […]
Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period
Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Q: The Open Enrollment Period is over, but I want to disenroll from my Medicare Advantage Plan. What should I do? A: No fear! If you didn’t disenroll from your Medicare Advantage Plan during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (Oct. 15- Dec. 30), then you have another chance. From Jan. 1- Feb. 14 […]
2016 Medicare Part A and Part B Premium and Deductibles
Medicare Part A and Part B changes from 2015 to 2016 You may be aware that premiums and deductibles for both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B fluctuate from year to year. The Medicare administration has announced Medicare Part A and Part B rates for 2016, with changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2016. Compare […]
2015 Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period
Medicare Advantage Disenrollment If you didn’t disenroll from your Medicare Advantage Plan during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (Oct. 15- Dec. 7), then you have another chance. From Jan. 1- Feb. 14 is the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP). There are three options available during the MADP: Return to Original Medicare Apply for a Medicare Supplement […]
Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period changed to Open Enrollment Period
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period Opportunities to change or disenroll from a Medicare Advantage plan are no longer limited to the Annual Election Period: the Oct. 15-Dec. 7 If you did not disenroll from your Medicare Advantage plan during the Annual Election Period and wish to do so, you should take advantage of the Medicare […]
Understanding and Decoding My Medicare Card
“I would like to know more about my Medicare Card.“ To 50 million-plus members of the Medicare population, few things are more valuable than a red, white, and blue Medicare card. Whether you are a newcomer to Medicare or a veteran of the program, the key to getting the most out of your Medicare card […]