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ARMED FORCES NEWS |
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Medicare Premium Increases Set for 2002 Premiums for Medicare Part B will increase to $54 monthly in 2002. Hospital deductibles will increase to $812. In addition, coinsurance for hospitalization will be $203 a day for the 61st through 90th day of each benefit period, and $406 a day for the 91st through 150th day for each lifetime reserve day. Also, skilled nursing facility coinsurance will rise to $101.50 a day for the 21st through 100th day of each benefit period. For military retirees enrolled in Medicare Part B and eligible for Tricare for Life, the hospitalization deductible and coinsurance, and the skilled nursing facility coinsurance charges will be paid by Tricare for Life. |
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