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nopeMad Math Skillz, The Sequel
Ok.
Let's toss those 45 million souls onto medicare just for shits and giggles.
According to the premium link, 5% of people pay into the higher surcharge premiums for part B. Income-related premiums range from $134.90 to $308.30. So let's split the difference. $221.60.
So 2,250,000 will pay $498,600,000 into part B. The remaining 42,750,000 will dump an additional $4,121,100,000, for a total of $4,619,700,000.
Now my head hurts. I hope you're satisfied.
because you have nearly 4 people paying to cover ONE on medicare, you would need to more than quadruple the medicare payroll deduction
(if my math is anywhere near correct, if not its likely WAY more than it would be less)
I think Emma figured the present contributions for Medicare as being static, then added more people and additional contributions for present care.