Part B helps cover medically-necessary services like
doctors’ services, outpatient care, and other medical
services that Part A doesn’t cover. Part B also covers
some preventive services.
How Much Does Part
B Cost?
You pay the Part B premium each month. Most people will
pay the standard premium amount, which is $96.40 in
2008. However, your monthly premium will be higher if
you are single (file an individual tax return) and your
yearly income is more than $82,000, or if you are
married (file a joint tax return) and your yearly income
is more than $164,000.
You also pay a Part B deductible each year before
Medicare starts to pay its share. In 2008, the
deductible amount is $135.
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additional information on Medicare Part B consider the
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