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Medicare Part B 2009 monthly premiums
Most people will pay the standard monthly Part B premium of $96.40
in 2009. Some people will pay a higher premium based on their
modified adjusted gross income.
Your monthly premium will be higher if you file an individual tax
return and your annual income is more than $85,000, or if you are
married (file a joint tax return) and your annual income is more
than $170,000.
If you meet these criteria, Social Security will use the income
reported two years ago on your IRS income tax return to determine
your premium (if unavailable, SSA will use income from three years
ago). For example, the income reported on your 2007 tax return will
be used to determine your monthly Part B premium in 2009. If your
income has decreased since 2007, you can ask that the income from a
more recent tax year be used to determine your premium, but you must
meet certain criteria.
At the end of each year, Social Security will send you a letter if
your Part B premium will increase based on the level of your income
and to tell you what you can do if you disagree. For more
information about Part B premiums based on income, call Social
Security at 1-800-772-1213. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778.
The chart below shows the Part B monthly premium amounts based on
income.
These amounts change each year. There may be a late-enrollment
penalty.
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You
Pay |
If Your Yearly Income is |
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Single |
Married Couple |
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$96.40 |
$85,000 or less |
$170,000 or less |
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$134.90 |
$85,001-$107,000 |
$170,001-$214,000 |
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$192.70 |
$107,001-$160,000 |
$214,001-$320,000 |
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$250.50 |
$160,001-$213,000 |
$320,001-$426,000 |
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$308.30 |
Above $213,000 |
Above $426,000 |
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You
Pay |
If You Are Married but You File a Separate Tax Return From
Your Spouse and Your Yearly Income is |
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$96.40 |
$85,000 or less |
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$250.50 |
$85,001-$128,000 |
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$308.30 |
Above $128,000 |
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