Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Medicare 2017

Medicare 2017 costs at a glance

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Listed below are basic costs for people with Medicare. If you want to see and compare costs for specific health care plans, visit the Medicare Plan Finder.
For specific cost information (like whether you've met your deductible, how much you'll pay for an item or service you got, or the status of a claim), visit MyMedicare.gov

2017 costs at a glance
Part A premiumMost people don't pay a monthly premium for Part A (sometimes called "premium-free Part A"). If you buy Part A, you'll pay up to $413 each month. Calculate my premium.
Part A hospital inpatient deductible and coinsurance
 You pay: 
  • $1,316 deductible for each benefit period
  • Days 1-60: $0 coinsurance for each benefit period
  • Days 61-90: $329 coinsurance per day of each benefit period
  • Days 91 and beyond: $658 coinsurance per each "lifetime reserve day" after day 90 for each benefit period (up to 60 days over your lifetime)
  • Beyond lifetime reserve days: all costs
Part B premiumThe standard Part B premium amount is $134 (or higher depending on your income). However, most people who get Social Security benefits will pay less than this amount ($109 on average).
Part B deductible and coinsurance$183 per year. After your deductible is met, you typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amountfor most doctor services (including most doctor services while you're a hospital inpatient), outpatient therapy, and durable medical equipment.
Part C premiumThe Part C monthly premium varies by plan. Compare costs for specific Part C plans.
Part D premiumThe Part D monthly premium varies by plan (higher-income consumers may pay more). Compare costs for specific Part D plans.


Detailed Medicare cost information for 2017



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