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New regulations are coming in 2023 that will make affordable health coverage available to more families across the United States. The Biden Administration recently announced changes to a loophole in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that left many employees and their dependents paying incredibly high premiums for their health care coverage, with few alternatives to …
Many people find that navigating Medicare can be confusing, and they often have questions about when they will begin receiving their benefits once they are signed up. Previously, if you missed signing up for your Medicare Part B supplement in the three months leading up to your birthday, but you did enroll either the month …
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Many people heading into retirement may not be aware that their Medicare premiums are, in fact, tied to their income. Medicare premiums start at $170.10 per month in 2022 for eligible individuals, and will be dropping to $164.90 per month in 2023. However, Medicare premiums can be assessed an Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) …
Medicare premiums can be assessed in advance depending on your work history and financial situation. While most people who have paid into the Medicare system for 10 years or 40 quarters will get Medicare Part A with a no-cost premium, Part B is generally not free. For more detailed information on that, you can read …
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) made an announcement recently that they are reducing 2023 Medicare Part B premiums, which is exciting news. The new standard premium for Medicare Part B will be $164.90 per month. Of course, if you are subject to IRMAA and you have extra help or Medicaid, you still might …
Many people wonder whether Medicare and Medicaid are one and the same. There’s no question that Medicare and Medicaid are completely different programs, however, it is possible for someone to qualify for both at the same time. Medicare is a federally subsidized health insurance program designed for US citizens and US residents over the …
I am often asked by my clients if Medicare Advantage Premiums are tax deductible. The short answer to this question is: maybe. Around 90 percent of taxpayers claim the standard deduction, according to The Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. However, according to the IRS, you may be able to deduct your Medicare Advantage Premiums …
