The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the 2020 Medicare Premiums and Copay/Deductibles.
Medicare Part B Premium
The Medicare Part B standard monthly premium will be $144.60 in 2020, compared to $135.50 in 2019.
Note: The income-related Part B premiums for 2020 will vary depending on the extent to which an individual beneficiary’s income exceeds $87,000 (or a married couple’s income exceeds $174,000).
| 2020 Income Level-File Individual |
2020 Income Level-File Joint |
2020 Part B Premium |
| Less than or equal to $87,000 | Less than or equal to $174,000 | $144.60 |
| Greater than $87,000 and less than or equal to $109,000 |
Greater than $174,000 and less than or equal to $218,000 |
$202.40 |
| Greater than $109,000 and less than or equal to $136,000 |
Greater than $218,000 and less than or equal to $272,000 |
$289.20 |
| Greater than $136,000 and less than or equal to $163,000 |
Greater than $272,000 and less than or equal to $326,000 |
$376.00 |
| Greater than $163,000 and less than $500,000 |
Greater than $326,000 and less than $750,000 |
$462.70 |
| Greater than or equal to $500,000,000 |
Greater than or equal to $750,000 |
$491.60 |
2020 Medicare Deductible and Coinsurance Updates
As always, our 2020 Medicare supplement benefits match the federal program’s deductible and coinsurance increases, a distinct advantage in today’s ever-changing environment.
| 2020 Medicare Supplement Copay/Deductibles | ||
| Feature | 2019 Benefits | 2020 Benefits |
| Part A Inpatient Hospital Deductible | $1,364 | $1,408 |
| Hospital Coinsurance • 61-90 days • 91-150 days (lifetime reserve) |
$341 $682 |
$352 $704 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility Care Coinsurance • 21-100 days |
$170.50 | $176 |
| Part B Physician’s Services and Supplies Deductible | $185 | $198 |
High Deductible Plans F and G 2020 Deductible
The 2020 annual deductible amount for the High Deductible Plans F and G is $2,340 compared to 2019 annual deductible of $2,300. The deductible amount for the high deductible version of plans F and G represents the annual out-of-pocket expenses (excluding premiums) that a beneficiary must pay before the policy begins paying benefits.
Marketing Materials
We have begun the process of updating our marketing materials and will make them available in early December for ordering. A reminder communication will be sent when these materials are available.
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