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jimmurch
Asked February 2012
Do a husband and wife both receiving Medicare pay separate premiums?
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Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF
Feb 2012
Yes, Medicare is individual as far as I know. You could call Medicare and ask if there are any exceptions, but to the best of my knowledge there are not. Take care,
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Carol is correct. Medicare is an individual benefit. Each will pay $99 per month for Part B in 2012.
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