2014 Medicare Part A and Part B Premium and Deductibles

Medicare Part A and Part B changes from 2013 to 2014

You may be aware that premiums and deductibles for both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B fluctuate from year to year. The Medicare administration has announced Medicare Part A and Part B rates for 2014, with changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2014.

Compare 2014 Medicare Supplement Rates

Medicare Part A in 2014

2014 Medicare Part A Premium:

The Medicare Part A premium, which only about 1 percent of Medicare recipients are required to pay, will be $426, a $15 decrease from the 2013 rate.

2014 Medicare Part A Deductible:

The 2014 Medicare Part A deductible will be $1,216 per benefit period, up from $1,184 per benefit period in 2013.

2014 Medicare Part A Co-payments:

The cost of spending 61-90 days in the hospital will be $304 per day, which is a $7 increase from the 2013 rate. For a hospital stay of 91-150 days, the per-day Medicare Part A co-payment in 2014 is $608, a $16 increase from 2013. After 150 days, Medicare no longer helps pay for hospital expenses.

2014 Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing:

After 20 days in a skilled nursing facility, the per-day Medicare Part A skilled nursing co-payment in 2014 will be $152, or $4 more than in 2013.

Medicare Part B in 2014

2014 Medicare Part B Premium:

The standard 2014 Medicare Part B premium will remain at $104.90 per month, the same rate as in 2013. Higher Part B premium rates for people with higher incomes will also remain at 2013 levels.

2014 Medicare Part B Deductible:

The Medicare Part B 2014 deductible will remain unchanged at $147.

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