How much does Medicare cost?

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Re: How much does Medicare cost?

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My total out-of-pocket costs this year will be about $500/month or $6,000 year. That includes traditional Medicare parts A and B; Medicare supplemental insurance ("Medigap"); and Medicare part D (prescription drug plan). Same for my spouse.
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Re: How much does Medicare cost?

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nisiprius wrote: ↑Wed May 24, 2023 7:09 pm My total out-of-pocket costs this year will be about $500/month or $6,000 year. That includes traditional Medicare parts A and B; Medicare supplemental insurance ("Medigap"); and Medicare part D (prescription drug plan). Same for my spouse.
Which Medigap plan do you use?
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Re: How much does Medicare cost?

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nisiprius wrote: ↑Wed May 24, 2023 7:09 pm My total out-of-pocket costs this year will be about $500/month or $6,000 year. That includes traditional Medicare parts A and B; Medicare supplemental insurance ("Medigap"); and Medicare part D (prescription drug plan). Same for my spouse.
No IRMAA? You don't get free Part A ?
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tj wrote: ↑Wed May 24, 2023 7:15 pm
nisiprius wrote: ↑Wed May 24, 2023 7:09 pm My total out-of-pocket costs this year will be about $500/month or $6,000 year. That includes traditional Medicare parts A and B; Medicare supplemental insurance ("Medigap"); and Medicare part D (prescription drug plan). Same for my spouse.
No IRMAA? You don't get free Part A ?
I wanted to give AbsoluteZero a total number. I don't want to get into more details than I gave, sorry.
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Re: How much does Medicare cost?

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Free for my mother.
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