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Medicare costs in Uintah County depend on your coverage choice, income, health, and prescriptions. Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, and Part D each carry different premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket exposure — here is the full 2026 breakdown for the Uintah Basin.

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$202.90
Part B premium / mo
$0
Many Advantage plans
$2,000
Part D drug cap / yr
$35
Insulin cap / mo

🏥 Original Medicare

  • Part A: $0 for most (40+ work quarters)
  • Hospital deductible: $1,736 / benefit period
  • Days 61–90: $419/day • SNF 21–100: $209.50/day
  • Part B premium: $202.90/mo
  • Part B deductible: $283, then 20% coinsurance
  • ⚠ No out-of-pocket limit — supplemental coverage is essential

💳 Medicare Advantage

  • Premiums: $0–$50+/mo (many $0 options)
  • Primary care copay: $0–$20
  • Specialist copay: $25–$50
  • Hospital: $200–$400/day for first few days
  • Max out-of-pocket: $4,000–$9,350/yr
  • ✓ Drug coverage included in most plans

🛡️ Medigap (Supplement)

  • Plan G: ~$120–$180/mo (age 65, non-smoker)
  • Plan N: ~$80–$140/mo
  • After the $283 Part B deductible, covered costs are essentially $0
  • Add a separate Part D plan: $7–$80/mo

💊 Part D Prescriptions

  • Premiums: $7–$80+/mo
  • Deductible: $0–$590 (many plans $0)
  • Out-of-pocket cap: $2,000/yr (new for 2026)
  • Insulin: capped at $35/mo
  • Drug costs vary by plan & pharmacy

📈 Income Adjustments (IRMAA)

  • Kicks in above $106,000 (individual)
  • Or $212,000 (married filing jointly)
  • Adds a surcharge to Part B & Part D premiums
  • Based on your tax return from two years ago

🤝 Extra Help & Medicaid

  • Limited income & resources may qualify you
  • Extra Help cuts Part D costs to near $0
  • Medicaid (QMB, SLMB, QI) can pay Part B premiums
  • Helps cover cost-sharing too

🧭 Related Medicare Cost Topics

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