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Part A - How Does it Work?

Part A - How Does it Work?

You usually don’t pay a monthly premium for Part A coverage if you or your spouse paid Medicare taxes while working for a certain amount of time. This is sometimes called premium-free Part A. If you aren’t eligible for premium-free Part A, you may be able to buy it. For more information on how to pay your
Part A premium, go to page 24 of your Medicare & You Guide.

Your Medicare Costs

The standard Part B premium amount in 2023 is $164.90. Most people will pay the standard Part B premium amount.

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