HEALTH INSURANCE Today we continue our series about the basics of Medicare. Our 2 eighth query is: What does Medicare cost? If you or your spouse worked and paid FICA taxes for at least ten years, Part A (Hospital Insurance) is free. Part A requires you to pay a A: $1556 inpatient deductible. This year the Part B (Medical Insurance) monthly premium is $170.10 for most of us. It is based on your annual income. There is an annual Part B deductible of $233. Part C is Medicare Advantage Plans, which cost as little as $0 per month or almost $300 per month. Part D Prescription Drug Plans Michael Noppe Licensed Insurance Agent Insurance Services LLC 1255 South Main Street Greensburg, PA 15601 800-800-1999 ext. 65 will be discussed next week. (Not connected with or endorsed by the U S government or the federal Medicare program.) odno-218112 HEALTH INSURANCE Today we continue our series about the basics of Medicare. Our 2 eighth query is: What does Medicare cost? If you or your spouse worked and paid FICA taxes for at least ten years, Part A (Hospital Insurance) is free. Part A requires you to pay a A: $1556 inpatient deductible. This year the Part B (Medical Insurance) monthly premium is $170.10 for most of us. It is based on your annual income. There is an annual Part B deductible of $233. Part C is Medicare Advantage Plans, which cost as little as $0 per month or almost $300 per month. Part D Prescription Drug Plans Michael Noppe Licensed Insurance Agent Insurance Services LLC 1255 South Main Street Greensburg, PA 15601 800-800-1999 ext. 65 will be discussed next week. (Not connected with or endorsed by the U S government or the federal Medicare program.) odno-218112