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Bookmark or Share- How Does Medicare Work With SSDI? - AARPWhile the federal Medicare program primarily serves people 65 and older, it is also available for younger adults who have a disability. Most SSDI recipients qualify for Medicare 24 months after they become eligible for disability benefits. The waiting period is waived for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or end-stage renal disease.
- 7 Medicare Changes on the Horizon for 2025 - AARPPart B premiums for 2025 — the part of Medicare that covers doctors’ services and a lot of care outside a hospital — are increasing nearly 6 percent, to $185 for most beneficiaries, compared to 2024, according to a Nov. 8 announcement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Those with higher incomes pay more.
- How Do You Pay for Your Medicare Premiums? - AARPMedicare Advantage plans. If you have coverage from a private Medicare Advantage plan rather than original Medicare, you still need to sign up for Medicare parts A and B and pay the monthly premiums. You may have to pay an additional monthly premium to your Medicare Advantage plan, although many plans don’t charge more.
- 7 Life Events That Can Lower Medicare Part B Premiums - AARPMedicare Part B covers doctor visits, diagnostic tests and other services, for a monthly premium. Read 7 ways to avoid high Medicare Part B premiums.
- Are Your Medicare Premiums Tax Deductible? - AARPIn addition to Medicare-related premiums, you can also deduct a portion of premiums you pay for eligible long-term care insurance policies based on your age. 40 or younger — $480 for 2023; $470 for 2024; Age 41 to 50 — $890 for 2023; $880 for 2024; Age 51 to 60 — $1,790 for 2023; $1,760 for 2024; Age 61 to 70 — $4,770 for 2023; $4,710 ...
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