The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have released the applicable Medicare Part A and Part B premium and deductible rates for 2013.
2013 | Part A | Part B |
Premium | - No monthly Part A premium for those with 40+ quarters of Medicare-covered employment.
- $243 per month for those having 30-39 quarters of Medicare-covered employment.
- $441 per month for people who are not otherwise eligible for premium-free hospital insurance and <30 quarters of Medicare-covered employment.
| $104.90 |
Deductible | - $1,184 for first 60 days of inpatient care;
- Additional $296 per day for days 61 through 90;
- Additional $592 per day beyond the 90th day.
| $147 |
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