November 23, 2012
Medicare has released the 2013 costs. As expected, they did rise slightly…see below:
Medicare Part A:
- Days 1–60: $1,184 deductible for each benefit period in 2013 (up from $1,156 in 2012).
- Days 61–90: $296 coinsurance per day of each benefit period in 2013(up from $289 in 2012).
- Days 91 and beyond: $592 coinsurance per each “lifetime reserve day” after day 90 for each benefit period (up to 60 days over your lifetime) in 2013(up from $578 in 2012).
- Beyond lifetime reserve days: patient pays all costs.
2013 Part B Premium:
- $104.90 (up from $99.90 in 2012)
2013 Part B Deductible:
- $147 (up from $140 in 2012)
