Medicare Premiums and Cost-Sharing (2009)
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Medicare Part A |
| Hospital Deductible |
$ 1,068.00 per benefit period |
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Hospital Copayment
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$ 267.00 per day
$ 534.00 per day
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Skilled Nursing Facility Copayment
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$ 133.50 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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$ 244.00 per month
$ 443.00 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 |
| < $85,000 |
$96.40 |
| > $85,000, but < $107,000 |
$134.90 |
| > $107,000, but < $160,000 |
$192.70 |
| > $160,000, but < $213,000 |
$250.50 |
| > $213,000 |
$308.30 |
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Beneficiaries Who File a Joint Tax Return |
|
Annual Income |
Monthly Premium |
| < $170,000 |
$96.40 |
| > $170,000, but < $214,000 |
$134.90 |
| > $214,000, but < $320,000 |
$192.70 |
| > $320,000, but < $426,000 |
$250.50 |
| > $426,000 |
$308.30 |
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Married Beneficiaries Who File Separate Tax Returns |
|
Annual Income |
Monthly Premium |
| < $85,000 |
$96.40 |
| > $85,000, but < $128,000 |
$250.50 |
| > $128,000 |
$308.30 |
Source: CMS Announces Medicare Premiums, Deductibles for 2009
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