What's new or important in Medicare for 2007/2008?

What You Pay for Medicare--See the 2008 and 2007 amounts on: :: Your 2008/2007 Monthly Premiums for Medicare :: What you pay for the Original Medicare Plan in 2008/2007 - Part A :: What you pay for the Original Medicare Plan in 2008/2007 - Part B :: What you pay for Medicare Advantage Plans in 2008/2007 - Part C :: What you pay for a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan in 2008/2007 - Part D Part B Premium--If you file an individual tax return and your yearly income is above $80,000 (or $160,000 for a married couple filing a joint tax return), your monthly Part B premium will be higher than the standard premium amount. For more information, see Part B Premiums are Now Based on Your Income. Medicare Advantage (like HMOs and PPOs)-- Information on these plans starts with section:  What Are Medicare Advantage Plans (like HMOs and PPOs)?. Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D)--Information on these plans starts with What is Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage. Outpatient physical and occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology--There may be limits in 2007, see  What you pay for the Original Medicare Plan in 2007 - Part B. Medicare Medical Savings Account--MSAs are a new way to get your Medicare health care, see  Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans. Important: If you haven't already signed up for Medicare prescription drug coverage, you have another chance each year in the fall. See What is Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage for more information "Medicare & You 2007" explains the Medicare Program. It isn't a legal document. The official Medicare Program provisions are contained in the relevant laws, regulations, and rulings. (Primary Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Medicare and You Handbook 2007. This content may have been added upon by Q1Group LLC to include further examples, explanations, and links.)