Medicare Premiums and Cost-Sharing (2008)
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Medicare Part A |
| Hospital Deductible |
$ 1,024.00 per benefit period |
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Hospital Copayment
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$ 256.00 per day
$ 512.00 per day
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Skilled Nursing Facility Copayment
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$ 128.00 per day
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Premium for Voluntary Enrollees
- 30-39 Quarters of Coverage
- Less than 30 Quarters of Coverage
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$ 233.00 per month
$ 423.00 per month
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Medicare Part B |
| Deductible |
$ 135.00 per year |
| Premium |
The monthly premium is income-based. Please see the chart below. |
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Beneficiaries Who File an Individual Tax Return |
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Annual Income |
Monthly Premium |
| < $82,000 |
$96.40 |
| > $82,000, but < $102,000 |
$122.20 |
| > $102,000, but < $153,000 |
$160.90 |
| > $153,000, but < $205,000 |
$199.70 |
| > $205,000 |
$238.40 |
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Beneficiaries Who File a Joint Tax Return |
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Annual Income |
Monthly Premium |
| < $164,000 |
$96.40 |
| > $164,000, but < $204,000 |
$122.20 |
| > $204,000, but < $306,000 |
$160.90 |
| > $306,000, but < $410,000 |
$199.70 |
| > $410,000 |
$238.40 |
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Married Beneficiaries Who File Separate Tax Returns |
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Annual Income |
Monthly Premium |
| < $82,000 |
$96.40 |
| > $82,000, but < $123,000 |
$199.70 |
| > $123,000 |
$238.40 |
Source: CMS Announces Medicare Premiums, Deductibles for 2008, CMS Fact Sheet
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