Medicare 2009

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Medicare 2009Deductible & Coinsurance2008 Deducible & CoinsuranceMedicarePart A deductible 1-60 days $1,068 $1,024 61-90of a hospital stay $267 per day $256 per day 91-150of a hospital stay $534 per day $512 per day SkilledNursing 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.PartB: (Medical Insurance) Premium $96.40 permonth* * $96.40 Part BDeducible$ $135.00 peryear. (Note: You pay 20% of theMedicare-approved amount for services after you meet the $131.00deductible.) $135 per year. (Note: You pay 20% of the Medicare-approvedamount for services after you meet the$135 deductible.) *Higher income senior citizens, who began paying higher rates for Part Bcoverage in 2007, will see their rates increase in 2008, too. An estimated 5percent of current Part B enrollees are expected to be subject to the higherpremium 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.