The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has set the premium amounts for Medicare Part A and Part B for the calendar year 2022.
2022 Medicare Part B Premiums
The 2022 standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B beneficiaries is $170.10, a $21.60 increase from the $148.50 standard amount for 2021.
2022 Medicare “Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount” to Part B and Part D Premiums
Other high income Medicare beneficiaries will pay income-related surcharges. The graduated surcharges for high-income seniors kick in based on their income tax filing of two years prior. 2020 filings affect the 2022 surcharge to Parts B and D premiums as illustrated below:
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Sources:
https://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/part-b-costs
https://www.medicare.gov/drug-coverage-part-d/costs-for-medicare-drug-coverage/monthly-premium-for-drug-plans