Since there was no increase in Social Security for 2011, Medicare Part B premiums are frozen at the levels Medicare Beneficiaries were paying in 2010. For people who are new to Medicare in 2011, the Part B premium will increase to $115.40/month, a 4.4% increase. There are now three different amounts for Part B premium, dependent upon when the person first enrolled in Medicare Part B:
- 2011 enrollees pay $115.40
- 2010 enrollees pay $110.50
- 2009 and prior enrollees pay $96.40
Starting January 1, 2011, your Part D monthly premium could be higher based on your income. This includes Part D coverage you get from a Prescription Drug Plan (PDP), a Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) plan or a Medicare Cost Plan that includes prescription drug coverage. If your modified adjusted gross income as reported on your IRS return from two years ago is above $85,000 for a single return or $170,000 for a joint return, you will pay an income-related monthly adjustment amount in addition to the plan's stated Part D premium. If you have to pay a higher amount based on your income, Social Security will contact you this month with the specific information.
Also in 2011, the Medicare Part A Deductible increases from $1100/benefit period to $1132/benefit period; and the Medicare Part B Deductible increases from $155/calendar year to $162/calendar year.
If you would like to receive information on 2011 Medicare Health & Drug Plans, please contact us.
Until next time,
Andrew Herman
AH Insurance Services, Inc.
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