Part B
, this penalty is 10% of the base national monthly premium ($164.90 for 2023) for every 12 months you were without coverage. ForPart D
, this penalty is 1% of the "national base beneficiary premium" ($32.74 in 2023) for every month you were without coverage.employer's insurance
, either yours oryour spouse's
. The general rule of thumb is that if you have creditable coverage, stick with it. If you aren't a fan of your current insurance and want to switch to Medicare, talk with one of our licensed insurance experts atFair Square Medicare
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