Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Medicare Premium Increases
In 2018 when I first retired and started using Medicare, my Medicare supplement plan with Humana was $141 a month. On the anniversary month in 2019, it increased 5%. Every year since then it has increased 10% and now my premium is $211. A 50% increase over 5 years.
I'm curious as to what others are seeing. Is this normal? |
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Which supplement plan do you have? |
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What I’m seeing is that Medicare is in my future soon and I can’t wait. The premiums you are stating are a small fraction of what I am currently paying for a very high deductible and maximum out of pocket policy through Obamacare. Furthermore, Medicare has a national network so we will be in network at both our Villages home and our home up north which is the last obstacle that will allow me to establish Florida residency and stop paying state income taxes and qualify for the Florida homestead exemption. Bring it on!
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Which Medicare Supplemental Plan (lettered plan) do you have? If you have Plan F then take a look at Plan G. The only difference is Plan F includes the Medicare Part B deductible ($226 per year) and Plan G doesn't. When I say "includes the Part B deductibe" I mean you don't pay it. You may find that the difference between the Plan F annual premiums and the Plan G annual premiums is greater than $226 per year, in which case you should switch to Plan G. The only issue should be whether you can pass the underwriting to change plans. Also, Plan N may be even lower cost than Plan G but you may pay up to $20 co-pays and any excess charges but those are generally pretty rare. As with Plan G, it does not include the Part B $226 deductible. There are also some high-deductible plans. Also, Medicare Advantage Plans typically have $0 premiums (but numerous differences from Supplemental Plans).
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I have G.
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MICHAEL *The Village of Richmond* |
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This thread was questioning the 10% per year increase I've been seeing over the last 4 years. From what I'm seeing from the few replies I've received so far, $211 isn't that high. |
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Very happy with our medicare advantage plan,
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Medicare premiums are also based on your income which can increase with RMD’S (required minimum distributions) from your IRA’s, 401K’s, etc. Those increases may significantly increase your Medicare premiums.
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Most people are as happy as they make up their mind to be. Abraham Lincoln |
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Our Medicare cost increases every time our Social Security allowance increases. Never tracked it - it is what it is - we just adjust!
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Not sure if I have free time...or if I just forgot everything I was supposed to do! |
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No, you can go anywhere that accepts Medicare. The supplemental plans pick up the costs, after deductible, that Medicare doesn't cover. All supplemental plans from the different providers are the same (a Plan G is a Plan G is a Plan G). Only the premiums differ.
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Switch to United Health Care AARP Plan G. It hasn't gone up for me.
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