Medicare Part B Premiums Could Increase State Costs by $1.1 Billion in 2017
Issue Brief 16-39
August 25, 2016
A recent Medicare Trustees report projects a 22% increase in monthly Part B premiums for dual eligibles and certain other Medicare beneficiaries in calendar year (CY) 2017. If this occurs, FFIS estimates a $1.1 billion increase in the state share of Medicaid costs.