The following information was adapted from the chart “2020 Medicare Costs at a Glance” on the Medicare.gov website: https://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/medicare-costs-at-a-glance
Part A: (Hospital Insurance) premium:
Most people don’t pay a monthly premium for Part A (sometimes called “premium-free Part A“), because they paid Medicare taxes while working. If you buy Part A, you’ll pay up to $499 each month in 2022.
Part A: hospital inpatient deductible and co-insurance
You pay:
Part B: (Medical Insurance) premium
You pay:
The standard Part B premium amount is $170.10 (or higher depending on your income).
Part B: deductible and co-insurance
You pay:
$233 for the deductible. After your deductible is met, you typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for most doctor services (including most doctor services while you’re a hospital inpatient), outpatient therapy, and durable medical equipment (dme).
Part C: (Medicare Advantage) premium
Medicare Part C is better known as “Medicare Advantage.” The Part C monthly premium varies by plan. Compare costs for specific Part C plans.
Part D: (Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage) premium
The Part D monthly premium varies by plan (higher-income consumers may pay more). Compare costs for specific Part D plans.
For more information on Medicare costs, including those pertaining to home health care, hospice care, skilled nursing care, and mental health services, see “Detailed Medicare Cost information for 2022” on the Medicare.gov website: https://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/medicare-costs-at-a-glance
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SOURCE: Medicare.gov
PREPARED BY: 211/jm
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: April2022