can my employer pay my medicare premium instead of taking it out of social security
Yes, your employer can pay your Medicare premiums as a benefit, but it must be done in a way that complies with Medicare rules and regulations.
Medicare beneficiaries pay premiums (most people do not have to pay a premium for Medicare Part A); also, working retirees pay Medicare payroll tax.
Yes, your employer can pay for your health insurance premium as part of your employee benefits package.
no
Medicare is withheld from virtually all earnings.
Your part time employer is deducting the mandatory employee portion of the Medicare Tax from your paycheck. All employees are required to pay this tax at all times they work to fund the Medicare system.You pay your Medicare Part B insurance premiumautomatically from your Social Security check. This allows you to make claims on Medicare Part B (e.g. doctors' services, preventive care, durable medical equipment, hospital outpatient services, laboratory tests, x-rays, mental health care).Medicare Part A (hospitalization) is "original Medicare" and is free if you have previously paid Medicare Tax from your paychecks.Medicare Part B (outpatient treatments) has a $134 a month premium.Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage: includes parts A, B, D and sometimes other coverage that regular Medicare would not cover) is operated by health insurance companies contracting with Medicare, you continue to pay the part B premium from your Social Security check plus you pay a premium to the health insurance company that varies depending on the plan you selected.Medicare Part D (prescription drugs) is operated by health insurance companies contracting with Medicare, you continue to pay the part B premium from your Social Security check plus you pay a premium to the health insurance company that varies depending on the plan you selected.
Generally no but you should contact Medicare for a full answer.
Yes each pay the 7.65% of the social security and medicare tax amount.
The penalty for not enrolling in Medicare when you have an HSA is that you may have to pay a higher premium for Medicare Part B and Part D when you do enroll later on.
It's not an option for him, by law, your employer MUST withhold these taxes from your pay.
Employer and employee each contribute the 1.45% amount for the medicare insurance on all of your gross earnings for the year. The combined amount is would be 2.9% on all of your gross earning for the year.
Yes, you can pay your Medicare Part B or Part D premiums using funds from your Flexible Spending Account (FSA). If you have an FSA, you must also have an employer-based plan. So Medicare Part B and Part D might be unnecessary, since your employer plan probably already covers hospital services and prescription drugs. Nevertheless, you can pay for your Medicare coverage with FSA funds.