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Medicare Part B Premiums, Deductibles Will Increase in 2024

October 13, 2023 - Monthly Medicare Part B premiums will increase by nearly $10 in 2024 due to a projected increase in healthcare spending, CMS announced. Medicare Part B covers physician services, outpatient hospital services, some home health services, durable medical equipment, and certain medical services that Medicare Part A does not cover. The agency shared...

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