### Question
What does part B late enrollment premium increase mean?


### Answer
**Part B late enrollment premium increase** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1395r*:

> any increase in a premium as a result of the application of subsection (b)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395r*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part B-Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled**

