Objective
Understand who is eligible for Medicare Determine whether an individual will have to pay a surtax for Medicare Part B and Part D coverage Ascertain whether private or spousal insurance options are preferable to MedicareHighlights
Eligibility for Medicare How to apply for Medicare Introduction to Parts A, B, C, and D of Medicare Payments for Parts B and D of Medicare: the higher costs imposed on higher income beneficiaries Late enrollment penalties Medicare Advantage in lieu of original Medicare The Affordable Care Act's impact on Medicare Legislative and regulatory developmentsDesigned For
Tax practitioners who currently advise or who anticipate advising clients with respect to Medicare enrollment and/or Medicare coverage issuesPrerequisite
An understanding of the tax rules relating to individual income taxAdvanced Preparation
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