Important News About Medicare Part B Premiums

Oct 28, 2011

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that Medicare Part B premiums in 2012 will be lower than previously projected and the Part B deductible will decrease by $22. While the Medicare Trustees predicted monthly premiums would be $106.60, premiums will instead be $99.90.

Earlier this year, HHS announced that average Medicare Advantage premiums would decrease by four percent and premiums paid for Medicare’s prescription drug plans would remain virtually unchanged.

Read the rest of this article on the HHS.gov website.

If you have questions about this news or about Medicare, call Michael Bracher at 800-439-4311 or email mbracher@allenfg.com.