Medicare Part B, along with Medicare Part A, make up what is called Original Medicare. As I noted in my previous Sixty and Me blog, Medicare Part A covers inpatient care in a hospital and skilled nursing facility, hospice care and home healthcare. Medicare Part B covers the following costs if deemed medically necessary: The Cost of Medicare Part B Medicare Part B beneficiaries pay a monthly premium, unlike Medicare Part A, where few people pay a premium. The standard Part B premium amount for 2022 is $170.10. However, that amount goes up depending on income. For example, those making over $91,000 could pay from $238.10 to $578.30 per month. Medicare Part B premiums are automatically deducted from the monthly benefit for those receiving Social Security. Otherwise, payment can be made through check, credit card or other methods. Expect to…