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The link includes IRMAA income brackets and premiums. "The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $174.70 for 2024, an increase of $9.80 from $164.90 in 2023. The annual deductible for all Medicare Part B beneficiaries will be $240 in 2024, an increase of $14 from the...

The Medicare Part B standard monthly premium will be $164.90 for 2023, a decrease of $5.20 from $170.10 in 2022. The Part B annual deductible will be $226 in 2023, a decrease of $7 from $233 in 2022. Medicare Part A inpatient hospital deductible will be $1,600 in 2023, an increase of $44 from...

2021 Medicare standard Part B premium is $148.50, up $3.90 from $144.60. 2021 Part B deductible is $203, up from $198. The 2021 IRMAA income brackets are also in the link below. It starts at $88k/$176k. The Medigap HD-F/HD-G 'deductible' increases to $2370, up from $2340. Source...

2020 Standard Medicare Part B premium: $144.60 2020 Part B deductible: $198 The link below includes the new IRMAA thresholds updated for inflation and the IRMAA premiums. https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2020-medicare-parts-b-premiums-and-deductibles

The recently passed budget deal includes the following provisions.

Based on information available to date, the Trustees estimate the 2018 standard Medicare Part B premium to remain stable at $134 for those not subject to IRMAA or the "hold harmless" provision. Those subject to the hold harmless provision will see some or all of their estimated 2.2% SS COLA for...

As you may know, one of the best features for those enrolled in an AARP/UHC Medigap plan (except 'J') is the ability to switch between their plans with a simple phone call to customer service. With AARP/UHC rolling out their Plan G in 33 states on July 1, those currently enrolled in Plan F...

More health insurers are seeking permission to automatically enroll members turning age 65 into their Medicare Advantage plan. Source: Some Seniors Surprised To Be Automatically Enrolled In Medicare Advantage Plans | Kaiser Health News

This time last year, Medicare estimates put the 2016 Part B premium at $159.30 and Part B deductible at $223. The actual 2016 Part B standard premium is $121.80 for new enrollees and $104.90 for grandfathered members. The actual 2016 Part B deductible is $166. Well, they're back at it again...

I thought we could have a consolidated thread to post requested health insurance rate changes. Virginia: 2017 average requested rate increases across all individual under age 65 plans and metal tiers. Anthem Healthkeepers HMO: +15.80% Aetna PPO: +13.00% Aetna HMO (currently Coventry): New...

The 2017 HSA limits have been released. 2017 Maximum HSA Contribution: Individual: $3400 (+$50 from 2016) Family: $6750 (unchanged) 55+ Catch-up: $1000 Spouse 55+ Catch-up (in separate HSA account): $1000 2017 HDHP Minimum Deductible: Individual: $1300 (unchanged) Family: $2600 (unchanged)...

Humana will be offering an off-exchange Bronze level PPO with HSA in most Texas counties for 2016. Name: Humana Bronze 6450/ChoiceCare PPO In-Network Deductible: $6450/$12900 Individual/Family "PPO plans use our national medical network of hospitals, doctors and specialists." Embedded...

If an insurance company denies a covered medical procedure performed on or after 10/1/15, it may be because a new ICD-10 diagnosis code was either submitted incorrectly by the provider or processed incorrectly by the insurer. Bring any unexpected denials to the attention of the provider and...

On Tuesday, Federal regulators confirmed that an HHS notice issued in May is correct. The clarification impacts 2016 non-grandfathered plans. From the HHS notice:

Express Scripts and CVS/Caremark have published their list of products that will be removed (excluded) from their 2016 drug formularies. Link: Drug Channels: Here Come the 2016 PBM Formulary Exclusion Lists!

2016 Maximum HSA Contribution: Individual: $3350 (unchanged from 2015) Family: $6750 (+$100) 2016 HDHP Minimum Deductible: Individual: $1300 (unchanged) Family: $2600 (unchanged) 2016 HDHP Max OOP: Individual: $6550 (+$100) Family: $13100 (+$200) Source: IRS Announces Changes to 2016 Health...

A lot of changes can be made over the next 5 years, but as of now those who become Medicare eligible in 2020 or later will not be able to choose a Medigap plan that covers the Medicare Part B deductible (currently $147). Article prior to passage: Medigap Enrollment Among New Medicare...