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Questions with the Keyword PREMIUM
| Questions | Possible Answers |
|---|---|
| Does your plan reduce my Part B premium? If so, by how much? | No, our plan does not buy down your Part B premium. |
| Would the monthly premium for the Acme health plan include the amount that my mom has to pay for Part B? | For Acme health plan, you must continue to pay your standard Medicare Part B premium. The Acme health plan offers a Part B premium reduction. In this plan, we will reduce the Part B premium that you pay to the Social Security Administration by $117 per month. |
| Does my premium count towards my deductible? | No. |
| My father does not get Extra Help, and he is not on Medicaid. What is the monthly premium for Acme Medicare Rx? | Acme Medicare Rx offers three plans for 2023. Depending on his state of residency, his 2023 premium range may vary. |
| My mom is paying an extra amount for her prescription drug coverage. If she joins your plan, can she pay this amount and the premium all together with one check? | No. You should not add this amount to your monthly plan premium payment. The extra amount can be withheld from SSA benefits, or it is billed directly by Medicare if SSA benefits cannot cover the amount. |
| Do my premium payments count toward the coverage gap? | No, your premium payments do not count towards your coverage gap. |
| Does [plan name] affect my Part B premium? | [Plan name] [does/does not] affect your Part B premium. |
| My mom, who lives in [county name], does not get Extra Help and is not on Medicaid. What is the monthly consolidated premium for [plan name]? | There are two options for the [plan name] premium. Your Choice is $0, and Your Choice Plus is $75. |
| If my dad has to pay a premium for his plan, he wants it deducted from his social security check. How long should he wait after choosing his premiums be deducted, before calling again to determine if there is an issue with the deduction? | It can take up to 3 months to withhold the premium. |