A cautionary tale is a tale told in folklore, to warn its hearer of a danger.There are three essential parts to a cautionary tale, though they can be introduced in a large variety of ways.First, a taboo or prohibition is stated: some act, location, or thing is said to be dangerous. Then, the narrative itself is told: someone disregarded the warning and performed the forbidden act.he narrator of a cautionary tale is momentarily excused from the ordinary demands of etiquette that discourages the use of gruesome or disgusting imagery because the tale serves to reinforce some other social taboo.
The standard Medicare Part B premium is determined by a formula contained in the 1997 Balanced Budget Act, which set the premium at 25 percent of total program costs. The remaining 75 percent of program costs are financed through general revenues. The Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) requires higher-income beneficiaries to pay a higher percentage of program costs, resulting in multiple tiers of premiums based on income.
What costs should I know for Part B? Medicare Part B Premium. There is a monthly premium for Part B coverage. For Medicare beneficiaries with incomes below $85K/single or $170K/couple, the Part B premium cost for 2018 will average $134 per month. For Medicare beneficiaries with higher incomes, the Part B premium cost will range from $187.50 to $428.60 per month, based on income level. Medicare beneficiaries who meet certain income and resource guidelines can get their Part B premium paid for by their stateâs Medicare Savings Program. Medicare Part B Deductible. You will also pay an annual deductible of $183 in 2018. That means when you receive services covered by Part B, you will pay $183 before Medicare starts helping you pay.