[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR408.43]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

                    CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE

                          & MEDICAID SERVICES,

                        DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND

                             HUMAN SERVICES

 

PART 408_PREMIUMS FOR SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE--Table of Contents

 

                Subpart C_Deduction From Monthly Benefits

 

Sec. 408.43  Deduction from social security benefits.



    SSA, acting as CMS's agent, deducts the premiums from the monthly 

social security benefits if the enrollee is not entitled to railroad 

retirement benefits. (If the benefit is less than the monthly premium, 

the benefit is withheld and the enrollee is required to pay the balance 

through direct remittance.)