The Medicare premiums in 2013 (for Part B) will be $104.90 per month for most individuals but if your yearly income was higher than the average American you may have to pay more.
How much does Part B cost?
Most people pay $104.90 for their Part B premium each month. BUT…
If your modified adjusted gross income (as reported on your IRS tax return from 2 years ago) is above a certain amount, you may have to pay more.
The premium you pay can change each year, depending on your income. If you have to pay a higher amount for your Part B premium and you disagree (for example, if your income goes down), contact Social Security right away to see if you can get your premium lowered.
The chart below shows details on Medicare premiums in 2013:
| If your yearly income in 2011 was | You pay (in 2013) | |
|---|---|---|
| File individual tax return | File joint tax return | |
| $85,000 or less | $170,000 or less | $104.90 |
| above $85,000 up to $107,000 | above $170,000 up to $214,000 | $146.90 |
| above $107,000 up to $160,000 | above $214,000 up to $320,000 | $209.80 |
| above $160,000 up to $214,000 | above $320,000 up to $428,000 | $272.70 |
| above $214,000 | above $428,000 | $335.70 |
