Medicare Premiums, Deductibles and Copayments for 2009
· Basic Part B premium: $96.40/month (unchanged)
· Part B deductible: $135 (unchanged)
· Part A deductible: $1,068 (was $1,024)
· Co-payment for hospital stay days 61-90: $267/day (was $256)
· Co-payment for hospital stay days 91 and beyond: $534/day (was $512)
· Skilled nursing facility co-payment, days 21-100: $133.50/day (was $128)
Social Security Benefit Changes for 2009
· Cost of Living Increase: 5.8 percent
· Estimated Average Monthly Social Security Benefit Payable in January 2009: $1,153
· Maximum Taxable Earnings: $106,800
· Maximum Social Security Benefit: $2,323/mo.
