How are Part B premiums typically paid?

How are Part B premiums typically paid?

• A. It is paid by the state
• B. It can be deducted from Social Security benefits
• C. It is paid by employer
• D. It is paid upfront annually

Answer: (B)

Part B premiums are the monthly charge for Medicare Part B, and for most people they’re automatically taken out of their Social Security benefits. This means you don’t have to write a separate check each month—the premium is withheld from the benefit payment before you receive what's left. If you aren’t receiving Social Security yet, you can pay the Part B premium directly to Medicare each month. The other options don’t reflect how Part B premiums are typically collected, since they aren’t paid by the state or an employer, nor are they usually paid upfront annually.

Part B premiums are the monthly charge for Medicare Part B, and for most people they’re automatically taken out of their Social Security benefits. This means you don’t have to write a separate check each month—the premium is withheld from the benefit payment before you receive what's left. If you aren’t receiving Social Security yet, you can pay the Part B premium directly to Medicare each month. The other options don’t reflect how Part B premiums are typically collected, since they aren’t paid by the state or an employer, nor are they usually paid upfront annually.