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Posted by ElaineIL on 9/24/2009, 11:02 am, in reply to "How do they decide..."
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Penny, Here are the guidelines for 2009. I haven't seen the rules for 2010 yet, but this should give you some idea.

*Note: If your income is above $85,000 (single) or $170,000 (married couple), then your Medicare Part B premium may be higher than $96.40 per month. For additional details, see our FAQ titled: " Medicare Part B Monthly Premiums in 2009"

Also, see this:

http://www.kff.org/medicare/upload/7912.pdf

If I understand the "hold harmless" provision (see #2) they can't increase your Part B premium in 2010 because there will be no COLA adjustment in your benefit amount.

Hope this helps.

Link: https://questions.medicare.gov/cgi-bin/medicare.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2099&p_sid=bcs48LIj&p_lva=2100

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