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Medicare Part B premiums jumping 23 percent for many retirees

Medicare, Part A, Part BNovember 18, 2017

Medicare Part B premiums jumping 23 percent for many retirees About 42 percent of recipients will see their premium jump to $134 from $109. The standard Part B premium will remain unchanged at $134. About 70 percent of Medicare recipients pay less than that due to the “hold harmless” provision. Click the link for the…

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Use this calculator to get an estimate of when you’re eligible for Medicare and your premium amount

Medicare, Part A, Part BNovember 13, 2017

Use this calculator to get an estimate of when you’re eligible for Medicare and your premium amount. This calculator provides information for many but not all situations. If your situation isn’t in this calculator, contact Social Security– opens in a new window to see if you’re eligible to enroll. Medicare is managed by the Centers for Medicare…

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Part D Late Enrollment Penalty

Medicare, Part DNovember 6, 2017

Late Enrollment The late enrollment penalty is an amount added to your Medicare Part D monthly premium. You may owe a late enrollment penalty if, for any continuous period of 63 days or more after your Initial Enrollment Period is over, you go without one of these: A Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) A…

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