Appendix E “Old Law” Contribution and Benefit Base Special Minimum ["Old Law" Contribution and Benefit Base Special Minimum Benefits "Year of Coverage"] Appendix F Current and Past Medicare Cost-Sharing And Premium Amounts *Hospital benefits first available in July 1966, except lifetime reserve benefits first available in January 1968. Skilled nursing facility benefits first available in January 1967. See §1813. *Puerto Rico residents $1.30. Residents of other U.S. territories and commonwealths $2.10. NOTE: For July and August 1973, the promulgated SMI standard premium rate shown above was reduced by the Cost of Living Council to $5.80 and $6.10, respectively. ** The standard premium. **The specific amount payable by beneficiaries depends on their income level and income tax filing status. |