While Republicans believe the plans encourage fraud, Democrats worry that raising premiums will prompt lower-income enrollees ...

Each spouse pays separate Medicare premiums, as coverage is individual rather than shared. The amount you pay for your premiums depends on your income and work history. Medicare coverage is not shared ...

When someone pays a Medicare premium, they are paying for the month or months ahead rather than the current month. Most people on Medicare have their premiums deducted automatically from their monthly ...

Medicare premiums are the monthly payments people make to maintain their coverage. Individuals who meet certain income and resource limits may qualify for state help with their premiums. The Medicare ...

If your Social Security check is increasing due to the Social Security Fairness Act, how you pay for your Medicare premiums may change. Most people have their Medicare Part B medical insurance premium ...

Employees who are asked to perform unscheduled work in an emergency receive a minimum of four hours pay at the applicable rate. This applies to work done on campus and work done from home. Paid time ...

Dear Toni: My Medicare starts Nov. 1, and I received my first bill, due Oct. 25, about a week ago. This bill is for three months, from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, and it’s over $550. I currently have more than ...

Dear Toni: My Medicare starts Oct. 1 and I received my first bill, due on Sept. 25, about a week ago. This bill is for three months (Oct. 1-Dec. 31) and is over $525. I have more than $10,000 on my ...