Bush Proposes Linking the Medicare Drug Premium to Beneficiaries’ Income
ROBERT PEAR Washington – President Bush proposed legislation on Friday to increase prescription drug premiums for higher-income Medicare beneficiaries. As for the prescription drug proposal, it would create an income-linked system of premiums similar to the one already in effect in Medicare Part B, which covers doctor visits and outpatient services. prescription drug premiums would increase for any individual with income over $82,000 and any couple with income exceeding $164,000.