Medicare premium 2009
The 2009 Part B monthly premium rates to be paid by beneficiaries who file an individual tax return (including those who are single, head of household, qualifying widow[er] with dependent child, or married filing separately who lived apart from their spouse for the entire taxable year), or who file a joint tax return are:
Beneficiaries who file an individual tax return with income: |
Beneficiaries who file a joint tax return with income: |
Income-related monthly adjustment amount |
Total monthly premium amount |
Less than or equal to $85,000 |
Less than or equal to $170,000 |
$0.00 |
$96.40 |
Greater than $85,000 and less than or equal to $107,000 |
Greater than $170,000 and less than or equal to $214,000 |
$38.50 |
$134.90 |
Greater than $107,000 and less than or equal to $160,000 |
Greater than $214,000 and less than or equal to $320,000 |
$96.30 |
$192.70 |
Greater than $160,000 and less than or equal to $213,000 |
Greater than $320,000 and less than or equal to $426,000 |
$154.10 |
$250.50 |
Greater than $213,000 |
Greater than $426,000 |
$211.90 |
$308.30 |
Medicare Deductible for 2009
In 2009, the Part B deductible will be $135, the same as it was in 2008.
Medicare Co-payment for 2009
In 2009, once a Medicare recipient has reached a deductible of $135 they will be responsible for paying 20% of ongoing outpatient services. And internal medicine Associates PC, we will collect unmet deductibles and co-pays at the time of the visit.
You can find additional information on the Medicare and Medicaid program at this link: http://www.cms.hhs.gov
To find more general information on preventative and screening services covered by Medicare at this link: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PrevntionGenInfo
Further Information - Quick Reference Sheets:
Quick Ref Medicare Preventative Services & Medicare Preventative Services Immunization Billing