As I do every new year, I wanted to post the key, new Medicare numbers that will be in effect for 2019.   These are the key changes to Medicare’s premiums and coverages.  A couple of the highlights are that the Part B premium only went up $1.50 and the Part B deductible only went up $2.

• Part A deductible – Will be $1364 up from $1340 (per 60 day Benefit Stay)
• Part B Deductible – Will be $185 up from $183 (Annual deductible)
• Part B Premium – Will be $135.50 up from $134.00
• Part D Maximum Deductible – Will be $415 up from $405 (Some plans don’t have a deductible)
• Part D Premium National Average – Will be $33.19 DOWN from $35.02 (Is used to determine Part D Penalty)

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need assistance with selecting a Medicare Plan.  I don’t charge any fees nor increase your cost.

Based in the Richmond, Va area, David Higgs of Choices In Medicare specializes in helping seniors transition to Medicare.  He can be reached at email:  David@ChoicesInMedicare.com or go to website:  www.ChoicesInMedicare.com