Meaning 1: Patent = open/unblocked. Patent has a medical meaning of open or unblocked, particularly regarding an unblocked tube. Common usage includes a 'patent airway', or 'patent fallopian tubes'.eaning 1: Patent = open/unblocked. Patent has a medical meaning of open or unblocked, particularly regarding an unblocked tube. Common usage includes a 'patent airway', or 'patent fallopian tubes'.
Different rates apply for these taxes. Social Security and Medicare Withholding Rates. The current tax rate for social security is 6.2% for the employer and 6.2% for the employee, or 12.4% total. The current rate for Medicare is 1.45% for the employer and 1.45% for the employee, or 2.9% total.
No. The Medicare Part B premium is at your own expense. Social Security will withhold the premium directly from your Social Security check. If your check is not large enough, Medicare will bill you quarterly for your premium. For the current Medicare Part B premium amount click this link.