Social Security and Medicare News: CMS issues 2009 amounts for Medicare Parts A and B

This issue of Social Security and Medicare News presents a convenient, single-page table showing the 2009 amounts for Medicare Parts A and B announced Sept. 19, along with the 2009 Part D amounts announced earlier this year. Medicare beneficiaries are subject to various cost-sharing requirements, including deductibles, monthly premiums and daily coinsurance amounts for certain benefits. These amounts are adjusted annually, as specified under Medicare rules. Social Security facts and figures also appear in this issue.  (Social Security & Medicare News, 3 Oct 2008)

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