RE: Medicare 2009

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Thank you Fahmy - has anyone seen the income and asset guidelines for the 2009 LIS?

-----Original Message-----From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ]On Behalf Of Farid, FahmySent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 7:03 AMTo: TxFinancialCoordinators Subject: Medicare 2009

Medicare

2009 Deductible & Coinsurance

2008 Deducible & Coinsurance

Medicare Part A deductible

1- 60 days

$1,068

$1,024

61-90 of a hospital stay

$267 per day

$256 per day

91-150 of a hospital stay

$534 per day

$512 per day

Skilled Nursing Facility coinsurance

$133.50 per day for days 21 through 100 each benefit period.

$128 per day for days 21 through 100 each benefit period.

Part B: (Medical Insurance) Premium

$96.40 per month*

* $96.40

Part B Deducible

$ $135.00 per year.

(Note: You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for services after you meet the $131.00 deductible.)

$135 per year.

(Note: You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for services after you meet the$135 deductible.)

* Higher income senior citizens, who began paying higher rates for Part B coverage in 2007, will see their rates increase in 2008, too. An estimated 5 percent of current Part B enrollees are expected to be subject to the higher premium amounts which include an income-related monthly adjustment amount.

Source: Medicare.gov JOURNAL.COM

Note: Medicare Part D open enrollment November 15th – December 31st 2008

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Yes, I saw them in the Medicare & You 2009 page 119 online at Medicare.govThank You,Clarice S. ZessTransplant Financial CoordinatorAurora St. Luke's Medical CenterAbdominal Transplant ClinicTransplant ServicesPhone: Fax: The information contained in this transmission contains confidential or privileged material and is intended only for the person(s) to whom it was addressed. Any retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please contact the sender, delete the material from any computer and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments.Thank You. . " on, :LPH Trnsplnt " " on, :LPH Trnsplnt " Sent by: TxFinancialCoordinators 10/22/2008 10:33 AMPlease respond toTxFinancialCoordinators To<TxFinancialCoordinators >ccSubjectRE: Medicare 2009Thank you Fahmy - has anyone seen the income and asset guidelines for the 2009 LIS?-----Original Message-----From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ]On Behalf Of Farid, FahmySent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 7:03 AMTo: TxFinancialCoordinators Subject: Medicare 2009Medicare 2009 Deductible & Coinsurance2008 Deducible & CoinsuranceMedicare Part A deductible 1- 60 days $1,068 $1,024 61-90 of a hospital stay $267 per day $256 per day91-150 of a hospital stay $534 per day $512 per daySkilled Nursing Facility coinsurance$133.50 per day for days 21 through 100 each benefit period. $128 per day for days 21 through 100 each benefit period.Part B: (Medical Insurance) Premium $96.40 per month* * $96.40Part B Deducible$ $135.00 per year. (Note: You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for services after you meet the $131.00 deductible.) $135 per year. (Note: You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for services after you meet the$135 deductible.) * Higher income senior citizens, who began paying higher rates for Part B coverage in 2007, will see their rates increase in 2008, too. An estimated 5 percent of current Part B enrollees are expected to be subject to the higher premium amounts which include an income-related monthly adjustment amount.Source: Medicare.gov JOURNAL.COMNote: Medicare Part D open enrollment November 15th – December 31st 2008CONFIDENTIAL: The information contained in this communication, including its attachments may contain confidential information and is intended only for the individual (s) or entity (ies) to whom it is addressed . The information contained in this communication may also be protected by legal privilege , federal law or other applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication , you are hereby notified that any distribution, dissemination or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error please immediately delete and destroy all copies of this message and please immediately notify us of the error by separate communication . Thank you.

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Thanks Clarice, that looks like the income guidelines for the sliding scale Part B premiums. I'm looking for the new #s on who qualifies for the Part D low-income subsidy aka "extra help" -----Original Message-----From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ]On Behalf Of Clarice.Zess@...Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 8:41 AMTo: TxFinancialCoordinators Cc: TxFinancialCoordinators Subject: RE: Medicare 2009Yes, I saw them in the Medicare & You 2009 page 119 online at Medicare.govThank You,Clarice S. ZessTransplant Financial CoordinatorAurora St. Luke's Medical CenterAbdominal Transplant ClinicTransplant ServicesPhone: Fax: The information contained in this transmission contains confidential or privileged material and is intended only for the person(s) to whom it was addressed. Any retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please contact the sender, delete the material from any computer and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments.Thank You. . "on, :LPH Trnsplnt" <lmorrisolhs (DOT) org>"on, :LPH Trnsplnt" <lmorrisolhs (DOT) org> Sent by: TxFinancialCoordinators 10/22/2008 10:33 AM Please respond toTxFinancialCoordinators To<TxFinancialCoordinators >ccSubjectRE: Medicare 2009Thank you Fahmy - has anyone seen the income and asset guidelines for the 2009 LIS? -----Original Message-----From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ]On Behalf Of Farid, FahmySent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 7:03 AMTo: TxFinancialCoordinators Subject: Medicare 2009Medicare 2009 Deductible & Coinsurance2008 Deducible & CoinsuranceMedicare Part A deductible 1- 60 days$1,068$1,024 61-90 of a hospital stay$267 per day$256 per day91-150 of a hospital stay$534 per day$512 per daySkilled Nursing Facility coinsurance$133.50 per day for days 21 through 100 each benefit period.$128 per day for days 21 through 100 each benefit period.Part B: (Medical Insurance) Premium$96.40 per month** $96.40Part B Deducible$ $135.00 per year. (Note: You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for services after you meet the $131.00 deductible.) $135 per year. (Note: You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for services after you meet the$135 deductible.) * Higher income senior citizens, who began paying higher rates for Part B coverage in 2007, will see their rates increase in 2008, too. An estimated 5 percent of current Part B enrollees are expected to be subject to the higher premium amounts which include an income-related monthly adjustment amount. Source: Medicare.gov JOURNAL.COM Note: Medicare Part D open enrollment November 15th – December 31st 2008 CONFIDENTIAL: The information contained in this communication, including its attachments may contain confidential information and is intended only for the individual (s) or entity (ies) to whom it is addressed . The information contained in this communication may also be protected by legal privilege , federal law or other applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication , you are hereby notified that any distribution, dissemination or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error please immediately delete and destroy all copies of this message and please immediately notify us of the error by separate communication . Thank you.