Medicare Parts A and B comprise basic coverage, while Part D is an optional prescription drug plan. A Medigap policy will supplement this coverage and help pay additional expenses or deductibles. Individuals who choose Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage do not need a Medigap Plan...
Medicare taxes and Social Security taxes held in trust funds by the U.S. Treasury. Medicare tax is kept in the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and is used to pay for Medicare Part A. Costs of Medicare Part B, medical insurance, and Medicare Part D, prescription drug coverage, are covered b...
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Employees pay an additional 0.9% Medicare tax on wages over a threshold amount. For 2023 and 2024, that amount is $200,000 for individuals ($250,000 formarried couples filing jointly).11So, depending on their wages, an employee's total Medicare tax could reach 2.35% (1.45% plus 0.9%)....