Social Security Matters

Ask Rusty – Why Are our Medicare Premiums Different?

Dear Rusty: What is the Medicare monthly payment based on? I pay $139.60, my husband pays $144.60, a friend pays $136.60. I receive $388 per month in Social Security, my husband receives $1200, and my friend receives $1000 per month. There seems to be no rhyme or reason for the amount we pay. Signed: Curious to Know Dear Curious: Dear Curious:...

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