What is Covered Under Medicare Part B?
Generally, Medicare Part B covers medically necessary services and preventative services. This includes a variety of outpatient medical services and certain services in hospitals. For example, Medicare Part B covers or partially covers medically necessary ambulance services, diagnostic lab tests, chemotherapy, physical therapy, and surgical procedures.
What if I Have Medicare Advantage?
If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan or a different Medicare plan, your plan may have different guidelines. However, your plan must have at least equivalent coverage as an Original Medicare plan.
How Much Does Medicare Part B Cost?
Most individuals pay the standard Medicare Part B premium amount of $144.60. If your modified adjusted gross income is above certain levels, there may be an adjustment amount you are also required to pay. Medicare uses your modified adjusted gross income from 2 years ago to determine the premiums you must pay in the current year. The chart below demonstrates how this is determined.
How Do I Pay for Medicare Part B?
You must pay a monthly premium for Medicare Part B. If you receive social security, railroad retirement benefits, or Office of Personnel Management benefits, your premium will be deducted from your benefit payment.
If you don’t receive any of those benefits, you will receive a bill.
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